2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · FF54 SAM
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 72,265 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FF54 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 72,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FF54 SAM 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 (FF54 SAM) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FF54 SAM Mileage History
- 22/09/202269,902 mi
- 26/09/202370,593 mi+691 mi
- 18/09/202471,526 mi+933 mi
- 23/09/202572,243 mi+717 mi
- 01/10/202572,265 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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