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AU07 WJZ

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,157 mi
Last recorded172,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 172,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 168,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 168,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 157,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 150,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2022 150,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 142,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,393 miles

1/ slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 1 Feb 2019 126,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

1/ slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

2/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,401 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 116,399 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,686 miles

1. Engine oil leaks. 2. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight wear in nearside and offside front hubs.

4. Slight wear in nearside front bottom ball joint. 5. Damage to nearside rear tyre side wall, not to cords at time of test.

6. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,686 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1. Engine oil leaks. 2. Both front tyres wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight wear in nearside and offside front hubs.

4. Slight wear in nearside front bottom ball joint. 5. Damage to nearside rear tyre side wall, not to cords at time of test.

6. Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE also has a nail in and a small split in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,185 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 79,174 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,763 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leek from engine

Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,763 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leek from engine

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,698 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,125 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 42,056 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 32,130 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,130 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 WJZ 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 64%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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