2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RJ05 MDX
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 144,271 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 MDX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 144,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 MDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (RJ05 MDX) between March 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 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 (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
RJ05 MDX Mileage History
- 17/03/200835,777 mi
- 08/04/200942,055 mi+6,278 mi
- 11/06/201048,955 mi+6,900 mi
- 10/06/201154,841 mi+5,886 mi
- 01/06/201264,210 mi+9,369 mi
- 22/05/201372,102 mi+7,892 mi
- 12/05/201481,401 mi+9,299 mi
- 15/05/201481,470 mi+69 mi
- 12/05/201589,699 mi+8,229 mi
- 08/02/201693,873 mi+4,174 mi
- 06/12/2016103,232 mi+9,359 mi
- 17/01/2018106,628 mi+3,396 mi
- 04/01/2019111,709 mi+5,081 mi
- 09/01/2020115,820 mi+4,111 mi
- 06/01/2021119,272 mi+3,452 mi
- 07/01/2022124,215 mi+4,943 mi
- 03/01/2023129,087 mi+4,872 mi
- 08/01/2024134,516 mi+5,429 mi
- 09/01/2024134,516 mi
- 06/01/2025139,537 mi+5,021 mi
- 09/01/2026144,271 mi+4,734 mi
Average of roughly 6,090 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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