2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LR05 DON
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 90,138 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 DON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 90,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 DON 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 (LR05 DON) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
LR05 DON Mileage History
- 21/08/202481,541 mi
- 26/08/202584,174 mi+2,633 mi
- 03/09/202584,186 mi+12 mi
- 24/08/202690,129 mi+5,943 mi
- 25/08/202690,138 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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