2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · MV55 VUP
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 135,957 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VUP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2022
- 135,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (MV55 VUP) between July 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))”.
MV55 VUP Mileage History
- 09/07/200817,505 mi
- 09/07/200817,505 mi
- 14/07/200927,498 mi+9,993 mi
- 06/10/201039,585 mi+12,087 mi
- 06/10/201039,588 mi+3 mi
- 10/10/201148,903 mi+9,315 mi
- 08/10/201255,137 mi+6,234 mi
- 09/10/201362,207 mi+7,070 mi
- 10/10/201362,207 mi
- 03/10/201468,175 mi+5,968 mi
- 10/10/201468,843 mi+668 mi
- 12/07/201680,771 mi+11,928 mi
- 13/07/201680,772 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/201790,243 mi+9,471 mi
- 19/07/201790,243 mi
- 03/05/201897,943 mi+7,700 mi
- 09/05/2018978,943 mi+881,000 mi
- 04/05/2019104,189 mi-874,754 mi
- 05/11/2020118,948 mi+14,759 mi
- 13/11/2020119,197 mi+249 mi
- 04/11/2021127,953 mi+8,756 mi
- 08/11/2021128,006 mi+53 mi
- 05/11/2022135,957 mi+7,951 mi
Average of roughly 8,269 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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