2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AF05 OLC
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 218,824 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF05 OLC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 218,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF05 OLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (AF05 OLC) between April 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
AF05 OLC Mileage History
- 25/04/200852,474 mi
- 26/04/200852,474 mi
- 07/11/200855,986 mi+3,512 mi
- 01/12/200970,415 mi+14,429 mi
- 04/12/200970,415 mi
- 27/01/201192,628 mi+22,213 mi
- 07/12/2011102,241 mi+9,613 mi
- 27/11/2012121,276 mi+19,035 mi
- 18/11/2013136,861 mi+15,585 mi
- 01/12/2014146,402 mi+9,541 mi
- 20/11/2015150,569 mi+4,167 mi
- 25/11/2016154,598 mi+4,029 mi
- 07/11/2017162,558 mi+7,960 mi
- 03/01/2019173,086 mi+10,528 mi
- 16/12/2019183,063 mi+9,977 mi
- 09/01/2021188,792 mi+5,729 mi
- 18/06/2022197,195 mi+8,403 mi
- 17/06/2023200,746 mi+3,551 mi
- 22/05/2024202,901 mi+2,155 mi
- 22/05/2024202,901 mi
- 15/08/2025211,622 mi+8,721 mi
- 25/08/2026218,824 mi+7,202 mi
Average of roughly 9,074 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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