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AX54 RVR

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

176,133 mi
Last recorded176,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 176,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 170,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2023 161,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 154,377 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 154,362 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,201 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 146,181 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 146,133 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

reversing lights not working

suspension fault warning light on

Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,988 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

warning light indicating a suspension fault

Fail 10 Feb 2020 137,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

warning light indicating a suspension fault

Fail 9 Oct 2019 137,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Nearside rear rear belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to front flexi hose ferrules

Nearside front tyre worn

Slight wear rear anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,035 miles

warning light on indicating an air suspension fault

Fail 16 Nov 2017 121,013 miles

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

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

warning light on indicating an air suspension fault

Pass 3 Aug 2016 106,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 90,098 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 28 May 2015 90,098 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 23 May 2014 76,827 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 72,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 72,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,589 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 59,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 20 May 2011 59,980 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 21 May 2010 50,637 miles

all tyres getting low on edges

Pass 20 May 2009 37,290 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,290 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 27,551 miles

all tyres on 2.mm below on edges

Fail 23 May 2008 27,551 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres on 2.mm below on edges

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 RVR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AX54 RVR, 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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AX54 RVR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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