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AX05 OKW

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,315 mi
Last recorded161,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 161,315 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 158,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,646 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2023 150,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 146,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 139,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 125,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,445 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,181 miles

Front both front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 112,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Front both front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 95,475 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 95,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,658 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 80,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,000 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,545 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 OKW is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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