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AX54 HSD

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

196,052 mi
Last recorded196,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 196,052 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH ENDS OF RACK

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 191,289 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 187,334 miles

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

both side steps corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

parking brake just within limits

rear suspension components corroded

reversing lights not working

Fail 10 Jan 2024 187,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both side steps corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

parking brake just within limits

rear suspension components corroded

reversing lights not working

Pass 13 Jan 2023 183,343 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both inner outer sills corroded

both side steps corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2023 183,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both side steps corroded

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 179,617 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2022 179,617 miles

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2021 174,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 165,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 159,946 miles

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 148,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate starting to corrode

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 148,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate starting to corrode

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 141,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,308 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

slight play in both front hub areas

Fail 12 Sep 2014 117,505 miles

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

diesel too clean to register readings

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,505 miles

diesel too clean to register readings

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,463 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)

Rear seats stowed away at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,067 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,422 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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AX54 HSD 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 79.2%.

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 AX54 HSD, 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 AX54 HSD registered?

AX54 HSD is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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