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2005 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
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- Registration VD02ADE
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DISCOVERY
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2720cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 201,559 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central prop bearing perished
- Both sides inner seals corroded not affecting strength
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 194,357 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central prop shaft centre bearing perished
- Both sides inner seals corroded not affecting strength
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides detreated no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 194,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central prop shaft centre bearing perished
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Both sides inner seals corroded not affecting strength
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides detreated no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 187,831 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive Front and centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,662 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 181,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,746 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,222 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021 7 Jun 202630 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,458 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes ; Rear brake pads unevenly worn
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around Gearbox / Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Note ; Nearside rear wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related
- Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Note ; Brake pad wear sensor wires not connected at Offside rear
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Lighting ; Additional L.E.D. Stop & Tail lamp not working
- Brakes ; Nearside rear brake disc appears to have overheated
6 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 160,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure at upper section (1.1.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Brakes ; Nearside rear brake disc appears to have overheated
- Brakes ; Rear brake pads unevenly worn
- Lighting ; Additional L.E.D. Stop & Tail lamp not working
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Note ; Brake pad wear sensor wires not connected at Offside rear
- Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Note ; Nearside rear wheel has restricted rotation , suspect brake related
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around Gearbox / Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,216 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
12 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge & deep round cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,407 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes ; o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires not connected
- Suspension ; o/s/r upper arm has play at rearward bush
- Note ; Noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated , suspect brakes / parking brake related
- Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc scored
6 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure at lower ball joint (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake performance not tested Decelerometer Test required / wheel bearing play (3.7.A.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc scored
- Note ; Noise from n/s/r wheel when rotated , suspect brakes / parking brake related
- Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
- Brakes ; o/s/r brake pad wear sensor wires not connected
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,967 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,375 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 108,050 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,050 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,609 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,891 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 7 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,891 MI
7 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,906 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,187 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,379 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 7 Jun 202611 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,540 MI
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VD02ADE was registered on 2005-03-01
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