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AD53 LOU

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,236 mi
Last recorded146,236 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,236 miles

Central Rear propshaft bush worn

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack joints ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 141,528 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 141,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding nearside front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached top suspension arm inner bush exessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb blown (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 137,568 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,174 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 132,152 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded going into flexi's

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,980 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2020 120,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,563 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,788 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,382 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,445 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,409 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 91,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,583 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 23 Dec 2013 86,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,138 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge (255/55 R19 111V)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 74,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,050 miles

front tyres near limit.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AD53 LOU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD53 LOU, 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 AD53 LOU registered?

AD53 LOU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AD53 LOU safe to buy?

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