2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BT05 DXB
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 175,119 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT05 DXB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 175,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT05 DXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (BT05 DXB) between September 2018 and December 2024.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BT05 DXB Mileage History
- 07/09/2018132,510 mi
- 12/09/2018132,514 mi+4 mi
- 13/09/2019142,355 mi+9,841 mi
- 02/09/2020150,996 mi+8,641 mi
- 02/09/2020150,996 mi
- 08/10/2021158,775 mi+7,779 mi
- 12/10/2022169,677 mi+10,902 mi
- 18/10/2022169,677 mi
- 20/12/2023174,282 mi+4,605 mi
- 18/12/2024175,119 mi+837 mi
Average of roughly 6,784 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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