2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · FDV 505T
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 104,418 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FDV 505T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 104,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
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FDV 505T 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 2013 Land Rover Discovery (FDV 505T) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
FDV 505T Mileage History
- 07/11/202385,091 mi
- 24/11/202385,541 mi+450 mi
- 20/11/202495,739 mi+10,198 mi
- 20/11/2025104,322 mi+8,583 mi
- 28/11/2025104,418 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 9,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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