2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · EV05 JAK
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 152,918 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EV05 JAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 152,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EV05 JAK 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 (EV05 JAK) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EV05 JAK Mileage History
- 27/05/2022140,011 mi
- 27/05/2023143,117 mi+3,106 mi
- 31/05/2024146,565 mi+3,448 mi
- 31/05/2024146,565 mi
- 02/06/2025152,918 mi+6,353 mi
Average of roughly 4,278 miles per year across 5 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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