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AE54 XTT

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,390 mi
Last recorded253,390 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 253,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 235,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 219,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 201,878 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 201,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 185,302 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 162,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 156,979 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2017 146,435 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 137,798 miles

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends balljoints have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2016 137,798 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play both rack ends balljoints have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 130,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 122,165 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 23 May 2014 122,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013 106,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 98,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 98,619 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 96,518 miles

brake pipe to osr flexi hose coroded to limit

electronic hand brake

Fail 13 May 2011 96,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pipe to osr flexi hose coroded to limit

electronic hand brake

Pass 7 May 2010 78,992 miles

front discs lipped

front wipers smear slightly

rear discs lipped

rear pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 62,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,463 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 43,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyre tread depths 3-4 mm approx

Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,041 miles

front and rear tyre tread depths 3-4 mm approx

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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AE54 XTT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE54 XTT, 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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AE54 XTT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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