2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · VN55 SCV
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2005. Recorded mileage 213,810 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2720cc
VN55 SCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 213,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VN55 SCV Mileage History
- 15/09/2023195,054 mi
- 20/09/2023195,055 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2024202,629 mi+7,574 mi
- 25/09/2024202,633 mi+4 mi
- 16/10/2025213,810 mi+11,177 mi
Average of roughly 8,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN55 SCV 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 (VN55 SCV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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