2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · PX05 HMU
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 195,981 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX05 HMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 195,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX05 HMU 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 (PX05 HMU) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Suspension system inoperative air suspension inop , veh sat on deck , not safe to drive / brake test not carried out d”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
PX05 HMU Mileage History
- 03/01/2024188,880 mi
- 02/01/2025193,782 mi+4,902 mi
- 09/01/2025193,782 mi
- 09/01/2026195,845 mi+2,063 mi
- 01/07/2026195,981 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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