2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · CW51 SOS
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 224,191 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CW51 SOS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2023
- 224,191 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.
CW51 SOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (CW51 SOS) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CW51 SOS Mileage History
- 30/05/2022219,565 mi
- 30/05/2023224,142 mi+4,577 mi
- 05/06/2023224,191 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 4,556 miles per year across 3 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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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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