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AY55 KGX

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,391 mi
Last recorded159,391 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 159,391 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jun 2017 159,382 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2016 142,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Intermediate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Intermediate (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 136,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded intermediate (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded intermediate (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 120,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,243 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

passenger seats folded away in cargo area

slight leak from offside steering rack boot

Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 100,806 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 96,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,017 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,347 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,764 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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AY55 KGX is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KGX, 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 AY55 KGX registered?

AY55 KGX is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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