2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · HD54 ACJ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 231,793 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HD54 ACJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2025
- 231,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HD54 ACJ Mileage History
- 20/06/2023214,292 mi
- 21/06/2023214,326 mi+34 mi
- 16/06/2024221,313 mi+6,987 mi
- 22/06/2025231,793 mi+10,480 mi
- 22/06/2025231,793 mi
Average of roughly 8,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HD54 ACJ 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 (HD54 ACJ) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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