2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BG55 UWR
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 158,034 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG55 UWR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 158,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG55 UWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (BG55 UWR) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BG55 UWR Mileage History
- 23/11/2021152,032 mi
- 23/11/2021152,032 mi
- 30/11/2022156,038 mi+4,006 mi
- 06/12/2023158,034 mi+1,996 mi
Average of roughly 2,951 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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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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