2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · MV55 VVR
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 114,776 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VVR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2023
- 114,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VVR 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 VVR) between September 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from flexible hoses to callipers (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear flexible both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
MV55 VVR Mileage History
- 04/09/200835,406 mi
- 15/09/200944,935 mi+9,529 mi
- 24/09/200945,194 mi+259 mi
- 30/09/201053,185 mi+7,991 mi
- 09/08/201157,484 mi+4,299 mi
- 09/08/201157,484 mi
- 24/07/201261,711 mi+4,227 mi
- 17/08/201373,123 mi+11,412 mi
- 12/03/201477,262 mi+4,139 mi
- 26/02/201587,130 mi+9,868 mi
- 26/02/201587,130 mi
- 30/11/201592,537 mi+5,407 mi
- 04/12/201592,537 mi
- 07/11/2016100,812 mi+8,275 mi
- 11/11/2017104,146 mi+3,334 mi
- 01/12/2018106,730 mi+2,584 mi
- 01/12/2018106,730 mi
- 22/11/2019109,055 mi+2,325 mi
- 29/11/2019109,055 mi
- 14/12/2020110,956 mi+1,901 mi
- 20/12/2021112,098 mi+1,142 mi
- 23/12/2021112,100 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/2023114,776 mi+2,676 mi
Average of roughly 5,527 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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