2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RF05 LJU
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 133,358 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF05 LJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 133,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF05 LJU 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 (RF05 LJU) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RF05 LJU Mileage History
- 17/02/2023127,779 mi
- 12/01/2024131,119 mi+3,340 mi
- 06/01/2025132,230 mi+1,111 mi
- 14/01/2025132,231 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/2025133,358 mi+1,127 mi
Average of roughly 1,971 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: Good
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- 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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