2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KJ55 YSZ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 102,431 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YSZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 102,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (KJ55 YSZ) between October 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
KJ55 YSZ Mileage History
- 09/10/200816,452 mi
- 22/09/200922,058 mi+5,606 mi
- 21/10/201024,718 mi+2,660 mi
- 07/11/201132,718 mi+8,000 mi
- 12/03/201342,831 mi+10,113 mi
- 24/03/201448,361 mi+5,530 mi
- 31/10/201450,945 mi+2,584 mi
- 26/10/201555,630 mi+4,685 mi
- 14/10/201661,294 mi+5,664 mi
- 20/10/201764,780 mi+3,486 mi
- 08/10/201868,149 mi+3,369 mi
- 16/10/201971,481 mi+3,332 mi
- 19/10/202074,934 mi+3,453 mi
- 25/10/202178,530 mi+3,596 mi
- 25/10/202178,530 mi
- 14/10/202284,521 mi+5,991 mi
- 17/10/202390,120 mi+5,599 mi
- 14/10/202495,363 mi+5,243 mi
- 16/10/202599,443 mi+4,080 mi
- 08/10/2026102,431 mi+2,988 mi
Average of roughly 4,778 miles per year across 20 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: 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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