2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KJ05 DFG
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 132,029 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ05 DFG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2025
- 132,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ05 DFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (KJ05 DFG) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KJ05 DFG Mileage History
- 09/11/2021125,577 mi
- 12/07/2024131,981 mi+6,404 mi
- 10/04/2025132,029 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 1,888 miles per year across 3 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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