2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · ST55 KHK
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 144,231 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 KHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2024
- 144,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 KHK 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 (ST55 KHK) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
ST55 KHK Mileage History
- 16/11/2021140,044 mi
- 14/09/2022140,758 mi+714 mi
- 01/11/2023141,586 mi+828 mi
- 07/11/2023141,586 mi
- 30/10/2024144,231 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 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: Below 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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