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AW02 LOR

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,841 mi
Last recorded162,841 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW02 LOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 162,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 147,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 136,561 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in offside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 126,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,100 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,118 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 115,053 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 106,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 95,365 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,323 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,598 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 61,620 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside washer jet not working

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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AW02 LOR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 AW02 LOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW02 LOR registered?

AW02 LOR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is AW02 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW02 LOR 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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