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AE05 XRT

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 90,542 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 90,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre support/bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 87,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 81,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,780 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,328 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,328 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,759 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 41,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear seatbelts not tested (baby seats fitted).

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2009 32,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,468 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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AE05 XRT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE05 XRT, 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 AE05 XRT registered?

AE05 XRT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XRT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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