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AY05 LZT

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,590 mi
Last recorded232,590 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 232,590 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 232,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 220,602 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 220,358 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 197,896 miles

play in nearside steering rack inner

Pass 6 Mar 2018 188,036 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2018 188,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 169,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 160,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 154,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 141,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,592 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 780,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 780,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LZT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

AY05 LZT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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