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AX05 VBU

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,329 mi
Last recorded170,329 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 VBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 170,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 170,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 163,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2021 163,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,254 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 154,254 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 142,810 miles

tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 126,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 116,391 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,123 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,143 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,457 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,639 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 82,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,531 miles

both offside tyre's wearing low on inner edges and nearside rear

front lower arm rear bushes slight movement and rear lower arm very slight movement

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,196 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 VBU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

AX05 VBU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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