2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SO05 STU
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2005. Recorded mileage 158,976 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 STU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 158,976 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 STU 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 (SO05 STU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO05 STU Mileage History
- 17/03/2023130,431 mi
- 15/03/2024142,586 mi+12,155 mi
- 13/03/2025151,068 mi+8,482 mi
- 13/03/2025151,068 mi
- 04/03/2026158,976 mi+7,908 mi
Average of roughly 9,627 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: Good
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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
- 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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