2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · FM05 AEF
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30/06/2005. Recorded mileage 242,490 miles. MOT valid until 19/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
FM05 AEF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 242,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FM05 AEF Mileage History
- 18/06/200850,401 mi
- 19/06/200969,627 mi+19,226 mi
- 29/06/201088,648 mi+19,021 mi
- 24/06/2011107,451 mi+18,803 mi
- 24/06/2011107,451 mi
- 07/09/2012125,726 mi+18,275 mi
- 07/09/2012125,726 mi
- 04/09/2013137,072 mi+11,346 mi
- 29/08/2014148,880 mi+11,808 mi
- 03/09/2015161,547 mi+12,667 mi
- 03/09/2015161,547 mi
- 02/09/2016172,415 mi+10,868 mi
- 02/09/2016172,417 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/2017184,414 mi+11,997 mi
- 29/08/2018191,700 mi+7,286 mi
- 03/09/2019196,239 mi+4,539 mi
- 13/09/2019196,262 mi+23 mi
- 02/09/2020200,023 mi+3,761 mi
- 02/09/2021205,634 mi+5,611 mi
- 03/08/2022212,080 mi+6,446 mi
- 12/09/2023215,493 mi+3,413 mi
- 06/09/2024224,472 mi+8,979 mi
- 29/08/2025232,429 mi+7,957 mi
- 21/09/2026242,490 mi+10,061 mi
Average of roughly 10,520 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
FM05 AEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (FM05 AEF) between June 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
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