MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling road wheel (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting heavily corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
fuel tank support guard heavily corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
various front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion
vehicle body has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed row 3 (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
various front and rear suspension components corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both under top arms (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both under top arms (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
advise cut in nearside rear tyre cords not exposed
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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AR05 DFD is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 108,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 AR05 DFD, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AR05 DFD is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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