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AX54 HTL

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 149,095 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 16 May 2017 149,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 31 May 2016 137,172 miles

park brake noisy operation

Fail 24 May 2016 136,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

park brake noisy operation

Pass 27 May 2015 124,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 114,325 miles

NSF & OSF flexi brake hose ferrouls corrodeing.

NSF & OSF lower wishbone bushes worn.

NSR front to rear brake pipe rusting & pitting.

OSF steering rack tie rod joint has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 114,164 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF & OSF flexi brake hose ferrouls corrodeing.

NSF & OSF lower wishbone bushes worn.

NSR front to rear brake pipe rusting & pitting.

OSF steering rack tie rod joint has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 101,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f inner tie rod joint has slight play

Fail 30 May 2013 101,064 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f inner tie rod joint has slight play

Pass 29 May 2012 85,384 miles

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

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

offside front tie rod has slight play in inner joint.

Pass 19 May 2011 73,934 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 62,523 miles

Amber park brake light illuminated on instrument pack.

Front to rear brake pipes starting to rust/ pitt.

SRS light illuminated intermittantly on instrument pack.

Pass 20 May 2009 48,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,454 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 HTL is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX54 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

AX54 HTL is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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