2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · PK55 HBX
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 178,802 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 HBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 178,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 HBX 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 (PK55 HBX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front brake hoses slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
PK55 HBX Mileage History
- 03/10/2023169,587 mi
- 03/10/2023169,587 mi
- 02/10/2024174,930 mi+5,343 mi
- 03/10/2024174,931 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/2025178,802 mi+3,871 mi
Average of roughly 4,597 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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- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
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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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