2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · OV55 VLO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 163,305 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV55 VLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 163,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV55 VLO 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 (OV55 VLO) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV55 VLO Mileage History
- 22/03/2022140,539 mi
- 30/03/2022140,556 mi+17 mi
- 28/03/2023147,247 mi+6,691 mi
- 03/05/2024154,706 mi+7,459 mi
- 06/05/2025163,305 mi+8,599 mi
Average of roughly 7,288 miles per year across 5 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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