2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · FE55 FDJ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 178,940 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 FDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2024
- 178,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 FDJ 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 (FE55 FDJ) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front balance exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FE55 FDJ Mileage History
- 11/11/2022167,816 mi
- 11/11/2022167,819 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/2023173,881 mi+6,062 mi
- 20/11/2023173,882 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2024178,940 mi+5,058 mi
Average of roughly 5,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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