2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KJ55 YUG
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 155,583 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YUG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 155,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YUG 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 YUG) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 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 (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
KJ55 YUG Mileage History
- 23/09/200846,324 mi
- 25/09/200955,156 mi+8,832 mi
- 28/09/200955,156 mi
- 30/09/201063,635 mi+8,479 mi
- 27/09/201174,879 mi+11,244 mi
- 20/09/201284,883 mi+10,004 mi
- 23/09/201391,665 mi+6,782 mi
- 30/09/201391,665 mi
- 30/09/201498,363 mi+6,698 mi
- 08/09/2015105,879 mi+7,516 mi
- 30/08/2016111,956 mi+6,077 mi
- 31/08/2016111,958 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/2017117,526 mi+5,568 mi
- 24/09/2018125,674 mi+8,148 mi
- 24/09/2018125,679 mi+5 mi
- 02/09/2019131,540 mi+5,861 mi
- 28/09/2020135,728 mi+4,188 mi
- 24/09/2021139,790 mi+4,062 mi
- 29/09/2021139,796 mi+6 mi
- 21/09/2022143,838 mi+4,042 mi
- 25/09/2023147,921 mi+4,083 mi
- 27/09/2024150,901 mi+2,980 mi
- 24/09/2025153,567 mi+2,666 mi
- 24/09/2026155,583 mi+2,016 mi
Average of roughly 6,069 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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