2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · KJ55 YWA
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 176,344 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YWA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 176,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YWA 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 YWA) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
KJ55 YWA Mileage History
- 26/09/200855,309 mi
- 29/08/200957,821 mi+2,512 mi
- 27/09/201062,622 mi+4,801 mi
- 27/09/201166,142 mi+3,520 mi
- 27/09/201268,923 mi+2,781 mi
- 28/09/201378,633 mi+9,710 mi
- 26/09/201484,575 mi+5,942 mi
- 28/05/201690,346 mi+5,771 mi
- 01/06/2017100,439 mi+10,093 mi
- 24/08/2018103,347 mi+2,908 mi
- 23/08/2019108,496 mi+5,149 mi
- 20/08/2020113,860 mi+5,364 mi
- 21/08/2020113,870 mi+10 mi
- 25/08/2021120,099 mi+6,229 mi
- 11/09/2021120,123 mi+24 mi
- 31/12/2022132,420 mi+12,297 mi
- 31/12/2022132,420 mi
- 20/12/2023151,791 mi+19,371 mi
- 22/12/2023151,824 mi+33 mi
- 20/12/2024160,845 mi+9,021 mi
- 27/08/2025166,003 mi+5,158 mi
- 29/08/2025166,003 mi
- 20/08/2026176,344 mi+10,341 mi
Average of roughly 6,763 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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