2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LG55 NWH
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 152,415 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 NWH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 152,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 NWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (LG55 NWH) between October 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LG55 NWH Mileage History
- 14/10/200815,785 mi
- 13/10/200921,601 mi+5,816 mi
- 13/10/200921,601 mi
- 05/10/201027,172 mi+5,571 mi
- 06/10/201027,172 mi
- 04/10/201134,166 mi+6,994 mi
- 09/10/201242,877 mi+8,711 mi
- 10/10/201350,940 mi+8,063 mi
- 06/10/201459,908 mi+8,968 mi
- 13/10/201569,165 mi+9,257 mi
- 03/10/201678,653 mi+9,488 mi
- 29/09/201788,047 mi+9,394 mi
- 30/04/201891,237 mi+3,190 mi
- 11/04/201995,725 mi+4,488 mi
- 17/04/2020100,451 mi+4,726 mi
- 20/04/2021103,266 mi+2,815 mi
- 28/04/2021103,302 mi+36 mi
- 01/06/2022113,812 mi+10,510 mi
- 01/06/2022113,812 mi
- 24/05/2023123,940 mi+10,128 mi
- 31/05/2024131,695 mi+7,755 mi
- 16/07/2025136,108 mi+4,413 mi
- 17/07/2026152,415 mi+16,307 mi
- 17/07/2026152,415 mi
Average of roughly 7,696 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- 2.7 TDV6 Timing Chain and Oil Pump FailureSerious
The timing belt tensioner bolts to the oil pump casing on pre-2007 models. The casing cracks, causing belt slip and catastrophic engine damage. Spun crankshaft bearings are also common from oil starvation.
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