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AX54 VMC

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,933 mi
Last recorded133,933 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 133,933 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,203 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers and side steps fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 124,096 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both front brakes slight binding

slight play in both front inner rack arms

Fail 3 Oct 2023 124,066 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated very rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main toflex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brakes out of balanse

Pass 16 Sep 2022 114,740 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & O/S MAINS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & O/S MAINS AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 99,551 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 99,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 53,966 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 53,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,595 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,595 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,040 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,226 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,506 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 VMC is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

AX54 VMC is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is AX54 VMC safe to buy?

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