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AX05 OHE

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

215,045 mi
Last recorded215,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 215,045 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 201,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 201,855 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 185,929 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 185,929 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 177,025 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 177,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 174,274 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 167,733 miles

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

prop center bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,259 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 144,530 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear anti-roll bar D cup bushes have slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2017 121,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear anti-roll bar D cup bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 106,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than other pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,269 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2014 80,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,893 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,804 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 36,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,914 miles

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

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 OHE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AX05 OHE, 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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AX05 OHE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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