2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LM05 BHV
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 92,933 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 BHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 92,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 BHV 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 (LM05 BHV) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LM05 BHV Mileage History
- 10/05/202276,111 mi
- 09/05/202385,732 mi+9,621 mi
- 07/05/202489,860 mi+4,128 mi
- 30/04/202592,933 mi+3,073 mi
Average of roughly 5,657 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
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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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