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AX05 BSO

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,818 mi
Last recorded160,818 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 160,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 156,962 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 156,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 153,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 148,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 148,960 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/r brake binding and pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 146,179 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside side step rusty under side

Offside side step rusty under side

Pass 6 May 2021 143,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 140,244 miles

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 135,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe for n/s/r brake corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 129,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 123,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension drop link warn

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 117,055 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 108,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 97,498 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 88,237 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 78,513 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,820 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2010 59,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 59,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2009 48,253 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,311 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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AX05 BSO 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 86.4%.

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 AX05 BSO, 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 AX05 BSO registered?

AX05 BSO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AX05 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 BSO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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