2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KJ55 YSP
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 193,335 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YSP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 193,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YSP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (KJ55 YSP) between October 2008 and November 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
KJ55 YSP Mileage History
- 31/10/200844,251 mi
- 24/10/200965,982 mi+21,731 mi
- 10/11/201085,058 mi+19,076 mi
- 10/11/2011104,545 mi+19,487 mi
- 16/11/2011104,545 mi
- 20/11/2012123,526 mi+18,981 mi
- 20/11/2012123,526 mi
- 21/01/2014142,675 mi+19,149 mi
- 28/01/2014142,675 mi
- 13/05/2015151,613 mi+8,938 mi
- 04/07/2016165,591 mi+13,978 mi
- 31/08/2017168,092 mi+2,501 mi
- 03/09/2018169,775 mi+1,683 mi
- 03/10/2019170,431 mi+656 mi
- 19/10/2020170,932 mi+501 mi
- 19/10/2020170,932 mi
- 15/10/2021175,326 mi+4,394 mi
- 10/10/2022180,328 mi+5,002 mi
- 01/10/2023183,210 mi+2,882 mi
- 22/10/2024187,580 mi+4,370 mi
- 10/10/2025190,160 mi+2,580 mi
- 29/10/2026193,335 mi+3,175 mi
- 06/11/2026193,335 mi
Average of roughly 8,275 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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