2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · VO05 MLZ
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 137,768 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO05 MLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 137,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO05 MLZ 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 (VO05 MLZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VO05 MLZ Mileage History
- 13/10/2022127,091 mi
- 10/10/2023130,303 mi+3,212 mi
- 05/10/2024131,853 mi+1,550 mi
- 09/10/2025137,764 mi+5,911 mi
- 10/10/2025137,768 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,567 miles per year across 5 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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