2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SC05 XAZ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28/07/2005. Recorded mileage 165,699 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,699 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
SC05 XAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2023
- 165,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SC05 XAZ Mileage History
- 24/02/2022151,703 mi
- 08/04/2022152,161 mi+458 mi
- 25/04/2022152,298 mi+137 mi
- 25/04/2022152,298 mi
- 19/08/2023165,699 mi+13,401 mi
Average of roughly 9,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC05 XAZ 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 (SC05 XAZ) between February 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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