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HF05 PHN

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 110,461 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 107,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,576 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,576 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,608 miles

All tyres edges worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear (rear section) steel brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 101,608 miles

All tyres edges worn

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

front to rear (rear section) steel brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,447 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,027 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,020 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,165 miles

Rear row seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,444 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,920 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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HF05 PHN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF05 PHN, 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 HF05 PHN registered?

HF05 PHN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is HF05 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 PHN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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