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D5 SAM

2023 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,817 mi
Last recorded13,817 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 13,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 13,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 46,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin - NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin - NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2020

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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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D5 SAM is a 2023 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D5 SAM, 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 3 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D5 SAM registered?

D5 SAM is a 2023 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 August 2023.

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The MOT history for D5 SAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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