2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WG55 OPD
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 178,879 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 OPD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 178,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 OPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (WG55 OPD) between October 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Steering (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
WG55 OPD Mileage History
- 22/10/200855,548 mi
- 21/11/200967,246 mi+11,698 mi
- 08/01/201179,506 mi+12,260 mi
- 12/01/201294,048 mi+14,542 mi
- 14/01/2013103,182 mi+9,134 mi
- 14/01/2013103,182 mi
- 10/01/201411,081 mi-92,101 mi
- 06/03/2015120,531 mi+109,450 mi
- 06/03/2015120,536 mi+5 mi
- 24/02/2016128,913 mi+8,377 mi
- 01/03/2016128,978 mi+65 mi
- 28/02/2017135,582 mi+6,604 mi
- 06/03/2017135,605 mi+23 mi
- 12/03/2018141,058 mi+5,453 mi
- 05/03/2019146,181 mi+5,123 mi
- 06/03/2019146,209 mi+28 mi
- 16/03/2020153,035 mi+6,826 mi
- 20/03/2020153,046 mi+11 mi
- 03/03/2021156,150 mi+3,104 mi
- 14/03/2022159,186 mi+3,036 mi
- 19/03/2022159,199 mi+13 mi
- 08/03/2023163,949 mi+4,750 mi
- 17/04/2023163,973 mi+24 mi
- 09/04/2024168,457 mi+4,484 mi
- 09/04/2025173,589 mi+5,132 mi
- 14/04/2026178,879 mi+5,290 mi
Average of roughly 7,057 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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