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AY05 XRD

2005 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,223 mi
Last recorded169,223 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 169,223 miles

Beam deflectors fitted to headlamp lenses at time of test

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 157,990 miles

Masks fitted to both headlamp lenses

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Dec 2022 157,959 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Masks fitted to both headlamp lenses

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,724 miles

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

light beam deflectors fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 147,724 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

light beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 122,776 miles

Nearside Front Axle ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Axle ball joint has slight play.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,686 miles

headlamp beam benders fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,313 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,664 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,813 miles

non-cat emissions check carried out as vehicle non eu-spec

Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 XRD is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

AY05 XRD is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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