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AV57 ARU

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,294 mi
Last recorded162,294 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ARU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 162,294 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 162,154 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wheel and tyre has been rubbing against suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,401 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

off side front tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2024 149,401 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

off side front tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2023 135,773 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 135,772 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,964 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 122,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,423 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 88,215 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,960 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,231 miles

steering rack arms/knuckles have play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,610 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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AV57 ARU is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 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 AV57 ARU, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV57 ARU is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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