2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KJ55 YTF
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 212,444 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YTF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 212,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (KJ55 YTF) between September 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
KJ55 YTF Mileage History
- 17/09/200844,680 mi
- 29/09/200951,104 mi+6,424 mi
- 27/09/201058,327 mi+7,223 mi
- 30/11/201167,219 mi+8,892 mi
- 30/11/201167,219 mi
- 16/08/201274,616 mi+7,397 mi
- 20/05/201380,259 mi+5,643 mi
- 24/05/201486,728 mi+6,469 mi
- 07/06/201486,736 mi+8 mi
- 05/06/2015100,865 mi+14,129 mi
- 11/06/2016118,414 mi+17,549 mi
- 10/06/2017133,624 mi+15,210 mi
- 10/06/2017133,624 mi
- 09/06/2018160,011 mi+26,387 mi
- 09/06/2018160,011 mi
- 12/06/2019169,618 mi+9,607 mi
- 11/12/2020175,991 mi+6,373 mi
- 11/12/2020175,991 mi
- 07/01/2022180,493 mi+4,502 mi
- 24/03/2023187,898 mi+7,405 mi
- 19/04/2024200,568 mi+12,670 mi
- 29/04/2024200,577 mi+9 mi
- 02/05/2025207,209 mi+6,632 mi
- 06/06/2026212,444 mi+5,235 mi
Average of roughly 9,469 miles per year across 24 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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