2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 2.7L Diesel · GV55 ORL
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 184,155 miles. MOT valid until 13/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,155 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
GV55 ORL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 184,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GV55 ORL Mileage History
- 14/12/2022146,198 mi
- 12/12/2023156,447 mi+10,249 mi
- 11/12/2024169,327 mi+12,880 mi
- 11/12/2024169,327 mi
- 13/12/2025184,155 mi+14,828 mi
Average of roughly 12,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV55 ORL 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 3 (GV55 ORL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Electronic Parking Brake Failure(Moderate)
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag Failures(Serious)
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- 2.7 TDV6 Timing Chain and Oil Pump Failure(Serious)
The timing belt tensioner bolts to the oil pump casing on pre-2007 models. The casing cracks, causing belt slip and catastrophic engine damage. Spun crankshaft bearings are also common from oil starvation.
- EGR Valve Clogging and DPF Blockage(Moderate)
EGR valves clog with soot causing limp mode, power loss and black smoke. The DPF blocks if the vehicle is mainly driven on short urban trips without motorway regeneration runs.
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