2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GL05 LUH
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 199,643 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 LUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 199,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 LUH 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 (GL05 LUH) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use brackets rusted likly”; “Nearside Rear Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use brackets rusted”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))”.
GL05 LUH Mileage History
- 13/09/2022161,560 mi
- 01/03/2024168,934 mi+7,374 mi
- 11/03/2024168,934 mi
- 15/03/2025177,671 mi+8,737 mi
- 13/04/2026199,643 mi+21,972 mi
Average of roughly 10,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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