2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Petrol · RF55 DJY
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 174,734 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF55 DJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 174,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF55 DJY 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 (RF55 DJY) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
RF55 DJY Mileage History
- 29/11/2022157,599 mi
- 24/12/2022157,644 mi+45 mi
- 19/12/2023165,738 mi+8,094 mi
- 26/04/2024166,007 mi+269 mi
- 24/04/2025174,734 mi+8,727 mi
Average of roughly 7,137 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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