2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LG55 FXA
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 163,717 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 FXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2026
- 163,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 FXA 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 (LG55 FXA) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LG55 FXA Mileage History
- 24/08/2023149,322 mi
- 09/09/2024155,446 mi+6,124 mi
- 09/09/2025160,760 mi+5,314 mi
- 09/09/2025160,760 mi
- 02/09/2026163,717 mi+2,957 mi
Average of roughly 4,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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