2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SD55 WKO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 116,870 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD55 WKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 116,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD55 WKO 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 (SD55 WKO) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SD55 WKO Mileage History
- 31/10/2023112,707 mi
- 16/11/2023112,732 mi+25 mi
- 14/11/2024114,687 mi+1,955 mi
- 07/11/2025116,870 mi+2,183 mi
- 11/11/2025116,870 mi
Average of roughly 2,049 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: Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- 2.7 TDV6 Timing Chain and Oil Pump FailureSerious
The timing belt tensioner bolts to the oil pump casing on pre-2007 models. The casing cracks, causing belt slip and catastrophic engine damage. Spun crankshaft bearings are also common from oil starvation.
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