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AY05 LHV

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

226,964 mi
Last recorded226,964 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 226,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 210,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 198,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 197,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 188,205 miles

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

Nearside steering play

Fail 30 Jan 2023 188,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside steering play

Pass 27 Jan 2022 177,725 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 167,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 155,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 155,774 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 149,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 149,874 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 141,935 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edge and close to limit

offside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Fail 20 Mar 2018 141,935 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge and close to limit

offside rear wheel difficult to turn by hand

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,282 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 105,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PAS oil level topped up, was on minimum

both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges

lights and reg plates cleaned before test

n/s headlight aim adjusted, was slightly high

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,450 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,536 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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AY05 LHV is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 108,693 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LHV, 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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AY05 LHV is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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