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SW05XMS
2005 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2720cc
General Information
- Registration SW05XMS
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2720cc
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- Expired 27 May 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,900 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust slightly smokey
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,498 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,482 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
14 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,665 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,852 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 93,486 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- both side steps corroded
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 93,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- both side steps corroded
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,927 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019 6 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,977 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,176 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 6 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,514 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 6 Jun 20263 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,083 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 6 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,798 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,461 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,918 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2012 6 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,794 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 6 Jun 202630 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,949 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 6 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,847 MI
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SW05XMS was registered on 2005-08-19
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