2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · MK05 FRD
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 281,525 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 281,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK05 FRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2026
- 281,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK05 FRD 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 FRD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MK05 FRD Mileage History
- 29/01/2024231,060 mi
- 05/02/2024231,460 mi+400 mi
- 27/01/2025256,574 mi+25,114 mi
- 30/01/2025256,823 mi+249 mi
- 23/01/2026281,525 mi+24,702 mi
Average of roughly 25,426 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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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