2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AP54 HPO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 214,413 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP54 HPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 214,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP54 HPO 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 (AP54 HPO) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm front bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AP54 HPO Mileage History
- 26/03/2024175,272 mi
- 26/03/2024175,272 mi
- 17/04/2025194,781 mi+19,509 mi
- 11/05/2026213,526 mi+18,745 mi
- 22/05/2026214,413 mi+887 mi
Average of roughly 18,164 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: 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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- 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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