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AV05 VPJ

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,268 mi
Last recorded181,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 181,268 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 168,654 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 168,361 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brake has travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one missing on 3 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,310 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 154,309 miles

Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn Bearing on propshaft at rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 142,560 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 142,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face damaged by caliper carrier,due to bearing collapse. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lowest bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 132,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 132,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 123,162 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 123,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 122,866 miles

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

nearside front inner track rod has play in a ball joint

nearside front tyre worn on edges but tread 4mm at measurable points

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

offside front inner track rod has play in a ball joint

offside front tyre worn on edges but tread 4mm at measurable points

Fail 10 Jul 2015 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front inner track rod has play in a ball joint

nearside front tyre worn on edges but tread 4mm at measurable points

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

offside front inner track rod has play in a ball joint

offside front tyre worn on edges but tread 4mm at measurable points

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,146 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 95,828 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 95,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,304 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,809 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,319 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 50,607 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 VPJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AV05 VPJ, 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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AV05 VPJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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