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AU07 VLT

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,225 mi
Last recorded167,225 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 167,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part is split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of mountings

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded and holed but not with in 30cm of mounting

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

hand brake light flashing but still working

low coolant lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2023 152,539 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 152,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,088 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle lock has outer cover missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,639 miles

seat belt receiver cover missing

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

far rear seats romeved

Fail 30 May 2019 142,630 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

far rear seats romeved

seat belt receiver cover missing

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint strongly advised (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper arm bushes slightly warnout

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,658 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 123,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 115,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,988 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 107,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,183 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,536 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 VLT is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU07 VLT, 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 VLT is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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