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AV55 XFM

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,294 mi
Last recorded190,294 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 190,294 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 182,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 178,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 174,760 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 174,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 171,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 168,742 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear propshaft centre carrier bearing / bush assy has play & rubber deteriorating (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 165,136 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 156,995 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 156,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 149,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from inner flexi to outer - caliper hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from inner flexi to outer - caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,255 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe in plastic clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 143,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel brake pipe in plastic clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 135,197 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 120,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

suspension warning light on

Fail 18 Dec 2012 104,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,910 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,694 miles

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,915 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 XFM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFM, 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 XFM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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