2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · PV05 AEY
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 268,559 km. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 268,559 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PV05 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 268,559 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PV05 AEY 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 (PV05 AEY) between January 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
PV05 AEY Odometer History
- 14/01/2022255,820 km
- 02/02/2023256,708 km+888 km
- 29/01/2024258,322 km+1,614 km
- 31/01/2025261,471 km+3,149 km
- 02/10/2026268,559 km+7,088 km
Average of roughly 2,702 km 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: Good
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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 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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