2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AJ55 KOW
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 316,191 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 316,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ55 KOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 316,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ55 KOW 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 (AJ55 KOW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AJ55 KOW Mileage History
- 21/07/2023292,106 mi
- 12/07/2024300,680 mi+8,574 mi
- 18/07/2024300,682 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/2025307,343 mi+6,661 mi
- 13/07/2026316,191 mi+8,848 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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