2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · M8 JTG
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 163,886 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
M8 JTG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
- 163,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M8 JTG Mileage History
- 04/04/2023159,319 mi
- 02/04/2024161,310 mi+1,991 mi
- 04/04/2024161,311 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/2025162,664 mi+1,353 mi
- 02/07/2026163,886 mi+1,222 mi
Average of roughly 1,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M8 JTG 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 (M8 JTG) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (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 Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Center row (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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