2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LC05 WSZ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2005. Recorded mileage 219,624 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC05 WSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2024
- 219,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC05 WSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (LC05 WSZ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 March 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 (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LC05 WSZ Mileage History
- 02/02/2022211,942 mi
- 25/01/2023215,591 mi+3,649 mi
- 06/02/2024219,613 mi+4,022 mi
- 01/03/2024219,624 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 3,701 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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