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AU07 VMA

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,707 mi
Last recorded183,707 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 183,707 miles

under side corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 167,328 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underneath has slight corrosion in various places mostly rear of the vehicle and some upper and lower suspension arms and end off sills and some body mounts

Fail 19 Feb 2025 167,324 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underneath has slight corrosion in various places mostly rear of the vehicle and some upper and lower suspension arms and end off sills and some body mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2024 152,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 152,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 150,794 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 150,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,374 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 144,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 142,601 miles

Nearside Front brake binds slightly

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

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

chassis has corrosion developing

Pass 29 Mar 2019 137,967 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect various components due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 137,949 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect various components due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,841 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 128,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,388 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM / SPINDLE (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM / SPINDLE (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 118,388 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM / SPINDLE (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK ARM / SPINDLE (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,006 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,739 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,992 miles

Play in offside steering rack.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,992 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,644 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 VMA is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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