2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SM05 ACU
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 173,268 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM05 ACU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 173,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM05 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (SM05 ACU) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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