2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AY05 LPC
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 186,281 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY05 LPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 186,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 LPC 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 (AY05 LPC) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AY05 LPC Mileage History
- 14/12/2023178,091 mi
- 09/01/2024178,106 mi+15 mi
- 06/02/2025183,329 mi+5,223 mi
- 13/02/2026186,281 mi+2,952 mi
- 17/02/2026186,281 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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