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AV05 OYL

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,336 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2024 119,242 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,197 miles

nearside and offside sill sections under sill covers very rusy and getting weak

rear chassis rusty nearside and offside

Fail 13 Feb 2023 116,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm, sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

various engine bay covers, obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,131 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 105,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 79,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,571 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,137 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 44,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,909 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,227 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 OYL is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL registered?

AV05 OYL is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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