2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LF05 LJO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 04/08/2005. Recorded mileage 161,925 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,925 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
LF05 LJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2026
- 161,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LF05 LJO Mileage History
- 14/01/2022142,059 mi
- 19/01/2022142,059 mi
- 19/07/2023144,744 mi+2,685 mi
- 04/02/2025152,233 mi+7,489 mi
- 20/07/2026161,925 mi+9,692 mi
Average of roughly 4,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF05 LJO 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 (LF05 LJO) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative link arm broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”.
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