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AV55 APU

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

181,585 mi
Last recorded181,585 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 APU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 181,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 181,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 174,522 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,422 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))

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))

sill covers fitted sills have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 161,732 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 156,408 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 156,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged banned type of pipe joiner used (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged banned type of pipe joiner used (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 156,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 147,211 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 147,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre bearing rubber torn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,517 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,163 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 106,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,127 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,127 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,365 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 59,365 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 50,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,706 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,310 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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AV55 APU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AV55 APU, 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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AV55 APU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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