2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RN55 BZF
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30/12/2005. Recorded mileage 165,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
RN55 BZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 165,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RN55 BZF Mileage History
- 11/10/2022152,413 mi
- 17/10/2023158,535 mi+6,122 mi
- 01/11/2023158,608 mi+73 mi
- 06/11/2023158,608 mi
- 05/11/2024165,728 mi+7,120 mi
Average of roughly 6,430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN55 BZF 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 (RN55 BZF) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 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: Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn track control arm / rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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