2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AE05 YWL
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 198,294 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AE05 YWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 198,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AE05 YWL Mileage History
- 08/03/2022175,437 mi
- 18/03/2023183,217 mi+7,780 mi
- 18/03/2023183,217 mi
- 20/03/2024192,404 mi+9,187 mi
- 14/03/2025198,294 mi+5,890 mi
Average of roughly 7,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE05 YWL 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 (AE05 YWL) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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