2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BP05 TWA
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 182,099 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP05 TWA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 182,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP05 TWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (BP05 TWA) between November 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BP05 TWA Mileage History
- 03/11/2022181,034 mi
- 10/10/2023182,099 mi+1,065 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 2 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
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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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