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AV05 WNC

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 165,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 158,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 158,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 152,380 miles

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

Inner Sills corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 152,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner Sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,838 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,216 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 WNC is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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