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AF55 OXE

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,718 mi
Last recorded216,718 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 216,718 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 215,429 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2024 214,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 213,028 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 213,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 211,366 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 208,440 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 205,403 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 201,649 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded (under plastic cover)

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded (under plastic cover)

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 201,649 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded (under plastic cover)

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded (under plastic cover)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 191,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 191,119 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

System indicates a suspension fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 148,679 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,930 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 126,923 miles

Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 3 Dec 2014 108,140 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,979 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,906 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 78,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,316 miles

Brake pad warning message on dash all outer pads look new

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 64,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to rear set of seats not being fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,365 miles

Unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to rear set of seats not being fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,251 miles

rearmost seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position

Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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AF55 OXE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 OXE, 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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AF55 OXE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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