2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · JM53 ARM
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 214,963 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM53 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 214,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM53 ARM 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 (JM53 ARM) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (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.
JM53 ARM Mileage History
- 28/06/2022192,973 mi
- 14/07/2023198,673 mi+5,700 mi
- 18/06/2024203,793 mi+5,120 mi
- 30/06/2025210,316 mi+6,523 mi
- 15/06/2026214,963 mi+4,647 mi
Average of roughly 5,548 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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