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AY05 MOV

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,323 mi
Last recorded157,323 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 157,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 149,753 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,228 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2023 132,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 129,670 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,696 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,471 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2020 122,471 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,179 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,020 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)

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch missing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 97,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,707 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,707 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,615 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,278 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 MOV is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

AY05 MOV is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AY05 MOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 MOV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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