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AV55 USB

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,386 mi
Last recorded119,386 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 USB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 119,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate shows signs of wear

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill shows signs of wear

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

Offside inner sill shows signs of wear

Fail 22 Apr 2024 119,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate shows signs of wear

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill shows signs of wear

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

Offside inner sill shows signs of wear

Pass 9 May 2023 113,420 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill shows signs of corossion

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

Offside inner sill shows signs of corossion

Pass 29 Apr 2022 109,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 109,223 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded and has plastic covering it

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

Offside sill slightly corroded and has plastic covering it

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,399 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,183 miles

slight play in prop centre bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,073 miles

lift in propshrft centre bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn and corroding.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 84,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn and corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,702 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,702 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,795 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,099 miles

slight play in steering arms

Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,892 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,120 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 USB is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV55 USB, 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 USB is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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