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AY55 KGP

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,060 mi
Last recorded100,060 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,060 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 73,487 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,062 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cuts

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,665 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALLJOINTS SLIGHT LIFT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES FEATHERED SLIGHTLY ON OUTER SHOULDERS.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,891 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,608 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)

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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AY55 KGP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY55 KGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 KGP registered?

AY55 KGP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AY55 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 KGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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