2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LB55 VYY
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 172,099 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
LB55 VYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 172,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LB55 VYY Mileage History
- 22/10/2021156,294 mi
- 07/11/2022159,596 mi+3,302 mi
- 04/11/2023166,396 mi+6,800 mi
- 02/11/2024172,077 mi+5,681 mi
- 22/11/2024172,099 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB55 VYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (LB55 VYY) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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