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AP56 MBU

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

189,843 mi
Last recorded189,843 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 MBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 189,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tie arm slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2026 189,843 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tie arm slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2025 183,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 181,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2024 181,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 180,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 180,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 176,891 miles

Front slight play near side inner rack knuckle joint

Fail 10 Dec 2021 176,891 miles

Front slight play near side inner rack knuckle joint

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 172,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2019 167,821 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 167,819 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,142 miles

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2018 162,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2017 156,458 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers, engine covers and engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 7 Dec 2017 156,458 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

sill covers, engine covers and engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,055 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads starting to get low

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 141,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 141,033 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,092 miles

Front antirollbar bushes have slight play.

NSF & OSF lower wishbone bushes knocking.

NSF steering rack tie rod ball joint has slight play.

NSR antirollbar bush worn & knocking.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OSR tie rod ball joint has slight play.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 133,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front antirollbar bushes have slight play.

NSF & OSF lower wishbone bushes knocking.

NSF steering rack tie rod ball joint has slight play.

NSR antirollbar bush worn & knocking.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OSR tie rod ball joint has slight play.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,187 miles

OSF steering rack tie rod joint has slight play.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,446 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 50,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AP56 MBU is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP56 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP56 MBU is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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