2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DA05 ACJ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26/05/2005. Recorded mileage 203,145 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
DA05 ACJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 203,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DA05 ACJ Mileage History
- 07/08/2023192,837 mi
- 18/08/2023192,839 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/2024198,923 mi+6,084 mi
- 05/09/2024198,946 mi+23 mi
- 18/09/2025203,145 mi+4,199 mi
Average of roughly 4,871 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA05 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (DA05 ACJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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