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2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · VE55 CTY

VE55 CTY

2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 177,844 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2005 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
177,844 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2720cc
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VE55 CTY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
  • 177,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

VE55 CTY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 09:48
MOT Analysis

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 (VE55 CTY) between October 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

VE55 CTY Mileage History

  1. 12/10/2022140,532 mi
  2. 21/09/2023149,644 mi+9,112 mi
  3. 03/09/2024159,322 mi+9,678 mi
  4. 08/10/2025170,888 mi+11,566 mi
  5. 26/06/2026177,844 mi+6,956 mi

Average of roughly 10,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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