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AV55 DHJ

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,477 mi
Last recorded163,477 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 6 Sep 2023 163,463 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2022 156,978 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,057 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2020 147,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 142,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 139,356 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 136,468 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 136,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,222 miles

Slight play in both front arms rear bushes.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,667 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 130,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,073 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 129,072 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 107,253 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 97,226 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to see all rear pads

unable to see ftont inner pads

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to see all rear pads

unable to see ftont inner pads

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,021 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,017 miles

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

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 DHJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DHJ, 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 AV55 DHJ registered?

AV55 DHJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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