2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · E28 AJH
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 225,529 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E28 AJH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 225,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E28 AJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (E28 AJH) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
E28 AJH Mileage History
- 11/04/2022209,293 mi
- 13/04/2023214,341 mi+5,048 mi
- 17/04/2024218,075 mi+3,734 mi
- 12/04/2025225,529 mi+7,454 mi
Average of roughly 5,405 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- 2.7 TDV6 Timing Chain and Oil Pump FailureSerious
The timing belt tensioner bolts to the oil pump casing on pre-2007 models. The casing cracks, causing belt slip and catastrophic engine damage. Spun crankshaft bearings are also common from oil starvation.
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