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AV57 VHZ

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,959 mi
Last recorded170,959 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 170,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both inner sils corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 163,098 miles

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

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

both inner sill corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 163,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

both inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 157,498 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,577 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,974 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,888 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 134,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,317 miles

Slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,035 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,031 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,731 miles

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

covers fitted to engine underside and sills

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,118 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 74,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 68,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,383 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,144 miles

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

n/s rack boot ?

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 VHZ is a 2007 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 84.2%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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