2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · EA65 BDF
2015 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 122,668 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA65 BDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 122,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA65 BDF 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery (EA65 BDF) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
EA65 BDF Mileage History
- 16/08/202279,190 mi
- 21/09/202391,416 mi+12,226 mi
- 14/10/2024107,852 mi+16,436 mi
- 16/10/2025122,668 mi+14,816 mi
- 16/10/2025122,668 mi
Average of roughly 13,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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