2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DV05 KCU
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2005. Recorded mileage 208,818 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV05 KCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 208,818 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.
DV05 KCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (DV05 KCU) between December 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV05 KCU Mileage History
- 23/12/2021193,449 mi
- 10/03/2022193,510 mi+61 mi
- 21/02/2023200,235 mi+6,725 mi
- 10/04/2024208,818 mi+8,583 mi
Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 4 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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- 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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