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AY05 MHK

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

195,267 mi
Last recorded195,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 195,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 195,227 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 193,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 191,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 188,776 miles

Fuel tank carrier heavily corroded

N/S & O/S rear outer sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 188,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank carrier heavily corroded

N/S & O/S rear outer sills corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 177,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INDEED 1 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front FRONT TO REAR UNDERBODY SHIELD ROTTEN !

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 16 Mar 2021 165,415 miles

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

Offside Rear tank cover rotted !!

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 147,442 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 147,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,263 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 126,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 114,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 102,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,347 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 MHK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

AY05 MHK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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