2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SS05 PJS
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 236,636 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS05 PJS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2022
- 236,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS05 PJS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (SS05 PJS) between October 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within ”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))”.
SS05 PJS Mileage History
- 18/10/2021226,058 mi
- 20/10/2021226,064 mi+6 mi
- 10/12/2022236,626 mi+10,562 mi
- 13/12/2022236,636 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 9,175 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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