2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LR55 VHV
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 166,467 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR55 VHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 166,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 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: Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
LR55 VHV Mileage History
- 14/06/2024146,650 mi
- 04/06/2025153,142 mi+6,492 mi
- 05/06/2025153,143 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2026166,465 mi+13,322 mi
- 23/06/2026166,467 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR55 VHV 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 (LR55 VHV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LR55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LR55VHV.
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
RENAULT
MODUS
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
KANGOO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
MODUS
RENAULT
MODUS
RENAULT
KANGOO
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.