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2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests49 (36 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

136,136 mi
Last recorded136,136 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 MGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

36 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 136,136 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 132,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Seat Belts Untestable

Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AXLES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY & SUSPENSION AXLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,276 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reflector corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill panel corroded by Seat belt mount : Investigation - Required (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH ! Top mounts cracking/splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,858 miles

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH ! Inner sill panels corroded by seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced BOTH ! Front body mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ! Rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH ! (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Body mount corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Body mount corroded and holed (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ! Rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 104,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body mountings very corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear body mountings very corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 100,847 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,096 miles

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,941 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,820 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,975 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 69,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 89,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 58,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,282 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 87,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

obligatory indirect vision device seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,026 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 85,773 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,203 miles

Nearside headlamp relector rusting.

Tailgate hinge broken.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,203 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside headlamp relector rusting.

Tailgate hinge broken.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 30,893 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 30,893 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 82,159 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 80,368 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 80,368 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,752 miles

grease leaking from nearside front hub

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,514 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 75,514 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,855 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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4 MGW is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 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 4 MGW, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 MGW is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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