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AU07 VLE

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,995 mi
Last recorded159,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 159,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2025 155,487 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2024 151,708 miles

Oil on engine undertray

Various underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2023 147,371 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 139,714 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 137,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,788 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 133,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 126,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,369 miles

Corrosion started in various places

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nsf suspension leg lower bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Osf suspension leg lower bush deteriorating

Towbar electrics missing

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Corrosion started in various places

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nsf suspension leg lower bush deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Osf suspension leg lower bush deteriorating

Towbar electrics missing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,925 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,036 miles

NSF bottom ball joint has slight play & knocking.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NSF bottom ball joint has slight play & knocking.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,143 miles

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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AU07 VLE is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AU07 VLE, 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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AU07 VLE is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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