2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LD05 EZW

The Discovery presents a clean roadworthiness picture as of the most recent test. On 27 February 2026 at 136,854 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date and mileage that listed no defects, a likely administrative reversal rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend across the last three years is stable, with passes recorded at 121,458 miles in February 2023, 123,577 miles in February 2024, and 131,642 miles in February 2025, all showing no advisories or failures. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 21-year-old vehicle. The record shows 121,458 miles in February 2023 rising to 136,854 miles by February 2026, an average of roughly 5,132 miles per year across that span, below the lifetime norm of 6,517. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear between tests; the DVSA entries are sparse but consistent, with no consumable wear or structural issues flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of chassis corrosion and suspension bushes given the vehicle's age and off-road pedigree. The MOT history omits advisories on brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions, yet testers often miss early structural rust on Land Rover underbody members without a ramp examination. Verify the February 2026 failure-with-no-defect entry with DVSA to confirm it was a clerical correction and not a suppressed fault. Check for binding calipers and tyre sidewall cracking during a pre-purchase review. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but a 2005 Discovery at 136,854 miles warrants scrutiny of drivetrain oil leaks and steering linkage play that annual tests may not record as defects.