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AV55 XXE

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,186 mi
Last recorded163,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 163,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear, offside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (in suspension knuckle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear half of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 138,093 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 138,093 miles

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pads have about 4,000 miles left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn down poss caliper sticking. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brakes hang on slight

electronic parking brake motor noisy but working ok.

Fail 10 Jan 2022 123,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pads have about 4,000 miles left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn down poss caliper sticking. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

electronic parking brake motor noisy but working ok.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,100 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 112,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 96,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,493 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 71,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 71,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 64,195 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,195 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,463 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 55,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,544 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,269 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,136 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 33,610 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 24,338 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 XXE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

AV55 XXE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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