2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BJ05 XPF
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 162,396 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XPF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 162,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (BJ05 XPF) between April 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Steering (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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: “Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
BJ05 XPF Mileage History
- 22/04/200832,988 mi
- 22/04/200832,988 mi
- 23/04/200941,575 mi+8,587 mi
- 05/05/201050,785 mi+9,210 mi
- 06/05/201159,291 mi+8,506 mi
- 25/04/201268,487 mi+9,196 mi
- 30/04/201377,834 mi+9,347 mi
- 01/05/201377,834 mi
- 14/05/201487,705 mi+9,871 mi
- 15/05/201487,706 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/201594,570 mi+6,864 mi
- 20/05/201594,579 mi+9 mi
- 26/04/201696,402 mi+1,823 mi
- 11/05/201799,290 mi+2,888 mi
- 16/05/201799,331 mi+41 mi
- 21/05/2018102,598 mi+3,267 mi
- 31/10/2018104,088 mi+1,490 mi
- 26/09/201911,242 mi-92,846 mi
- 26/09/201911,242 mi
- 16/09/2020117,327 mi+106,085 mi
- 16/09/2021123,475 mi+6,148 mi
- 17/09/2021123,477 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/2022129,126 mi+5,649 mi
- 23/09/2022129,128 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/2023134,909 mi+5,781 mi
- 18/08/2023134,909 mi
- 14/08/2024145,678 mi+10,769 mi
- 26/08/2025156,436 mi+10,758 mi
- 15/08/2026162,396 mi+5,960 mi
Average of roughly 7,066 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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