2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · KS05 AEK
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/08/2005. Recorded mileage 148,938 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2495cc
KS05 AEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 148,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KS05 AEK Mileage History
- 14/02/2025147,842 mi
- 17/02/2025147,867 mi+25 mi
- 20/02/2025147,870 mi+3 mi
- 17/02/2026148,937 mi+1,067 mi
- 20/02/2026148,938 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS05 AEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (KS05 AEK) between February 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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