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YF55 WKO

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,671 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 129,671 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,942 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 117,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Fail 23 Apr 2019 111,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 99,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

fuel tank support corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 99,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,674 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 86,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 81,729 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 81,729 miles

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

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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YF55 WKO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF55 WKO, 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 YF55 WKO registered?

YF55 WKO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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