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AY52 NAY

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,712 mi
Last recorded219,712 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 NAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 219,712 miles

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

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 210,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 195,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 184,636 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (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 30 Oct 2021 168,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2020 153,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear at rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 26 Oct 2020 153,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. 255/50x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear at rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2019 140,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 126,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,130 miles

Front Engine cover & Under tray Fitted

Front Oil leak slight

Nearside Front Lower Slight chip

Fail 7 Oct 2017 118,130 miles

Front Engine cover & Under tray Fitted

Front Oil leak slight

Nearside Front Lower Slight chip

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,264 miles

rear suspension arm top bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Oct 2015 108,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,178 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 85,986 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 74,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,482 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,495 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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AY52 NAY 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 75%.

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 AY52 NAY, 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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AY52 NAY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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