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453 PJ

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,125 mi
Last recorded71,125 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration453 PJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 68,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,228 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,576 miles

All Tyres deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,099 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Both Front tyres deteriorating

Rear seats not fitted not allowing full seat belt check

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,737 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Rear seat belt not checked fully rear seats not fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,054 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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453 PJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 453 PJ, 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 453 PJ registered?

453 PJ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is 453 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 453 PJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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