2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · MK05 FNP
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 164,244 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK05 FNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 164,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MK05 FNP Mileage History
- 06/09/2022129,774 mi
- 06/09/2023137,970 mi+8,196 mi
- 05/09/2024147,710 mi+9,740 mi
- 10/09/2025154,757 mi+7,047 mi
- 11/09/2026164,244 mi+9,487 mi
Average of roughly 8,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK05 FNP 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 (MK05 FNP) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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