2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · FJ05 VSM
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 187,068 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FJ05 VSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 187,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FJ05 VSM Mileage History
- 09/01/2024179,538 mi
- 13/01/2025183,202 mi+3,664 mi
- 15/01/2025183,203 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2026187,064 mi+3,861 mi
- 27/01/2026187,068 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FJ05 VSM 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 (FJ05 VSM) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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