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AV55 XXJ

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,386 mi
Last recorded98,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 98,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,318 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,805 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,710 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,646 miles

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

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

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats unnaccessable

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 XXJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

AV55 XXJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 XXJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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