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AE05 XTU

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 114,834 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded - inner sills, floor pans etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 114,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2024 103,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 103,266 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop middle joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,197 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 91,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,712 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,636 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,495 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,484 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,510 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,305 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,567 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,089 miles

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,979 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner rack end

slight up and down play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009
Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,640 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 XTU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE05 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

AE05 XTU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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