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AY05 ODX

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,107 mi
Last recorded153,107 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ODX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 153,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 150,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 150,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 149,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 147,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 146,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 145,785 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 143,944 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thread depth near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

chassis corroded/under body corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 141,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassie corroded

exhaust corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner walls

Pass 23 May 2017 138,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides inner sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 133,597 miles

both sides inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 133,597 miles

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

both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,787 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 119,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 119,285 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,968 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 68,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,778 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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AY05 ODX is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY05 ODX, 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 AY05 ODX registered?

AY05 ODX is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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