Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RY05 VVL

RY05 VVL

2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 171,930 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2005 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 29/01/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
171,930 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2720cc
Mechanical Assessment

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RY05 VVL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 171,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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RY05 VVL Mileage History

  1. 31/12/2021154,832 mi
  2. 29/12/2022159,007 mi+4,175 mi
  3. 06/01/2024162,171 mi+3,164 mi
  4. 13/01/2025166,969 mi+4,798 mi
  5. 30/01/2026171,930 mi+4,961 mi

Average of roughly 4,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RY05 VVL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 02:58
MOT Analysis

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 (RY05 VVL) between December 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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ADVISORY