2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WG05 FCO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2005. Recorded mileage 176,325 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG05 FCO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 176,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG05 FCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (WG05 FCO) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake performance not tested defective (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
WG05 FCO Mileage History
- 29/10/2021154,816 mi
- 29/09/2022165,223 mi+10,407 mi
- 05/10/2022165,224 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2023176,325 mi+11,101 mi
Average of roughly 11,022 miles per year across 4 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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