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AY05 LDU

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 103,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Chassie corroded- covered with under seal

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 103,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Chassie corroded- covered with under seal

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 102,010 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres are also cracking and perishing with multiple cuts in each (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 101,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 100,111 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,327 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,864 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,847 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,656 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,955 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

Fail 30 Jan 2012 57,111 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,898 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint has play.

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm and getting low on edges.

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside headlight beam pattern slightly blurred.

Offside rear tyre is on 4mm and getting low on edges.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,096 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,502 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,679 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AY05 LDU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY05 LDU, 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 AY05 LDU registered?

AY05 LDU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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