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AX07 BCU

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,042 mi
Last recorded145,042 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 BCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 145,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 145,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,556 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 99,033 miles

Front Room in both sides inner steering rack joints

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 85,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,034 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,230 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,177 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,176 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacing (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,857 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,857 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,290 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,536 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn close to limit. o/s/f 3mm. n/s/f 3.5mm.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,978 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,641 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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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AX07 BCU is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX07 BCU, 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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AX07 BCU is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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