2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · K14 TAL
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 209,785 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K14 TAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 209,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K14 TAL 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 (K14 TAL) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K14 TAL Mileage History
- 12/01/2023194,420 mi
- 12/01/2024205,130 mi+10,710 mi
- 17/01/2024205,155 mi+25 mi
- 23/01/2025209,785 mi+4,630 mi
- 23/01/2025209,785 mi
Average of roughly 7,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
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 FailureSerious
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.
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