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AV05 KGY

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

222,374 mi
Last recorded222,374 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 222,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 206,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 195,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 195,516 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sill's corroded ( sill covers fitted)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 193,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 185,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

main steel brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 184,054 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

main steel brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 181,820 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2016 174,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 163,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 154,544 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 139,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 139,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 138,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,488 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,091 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,639 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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AV05 KGY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV05 KGY, 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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What year was AV05 KGY registered?

AV05 KGY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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