2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · VX05 XHA
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 134,967 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX05 XHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2026
- 134,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX05 XHA 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 (VX05 XHA) between February 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Suspension component likely to become detached Air suspension pump is insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Suspension system inoperative Air suspension is not working (5.3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
VX05 XHA Mileage History
- 06/02/2025132,124 mi
- 06/02/2025132,124 mi
- 06/02/2026134,934 mi+2,810 mi
- 10/03/2026134,935 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2026134,967 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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