2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · WM05 EFE
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2005. Recorded mileage 136,647 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM05 EFE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 136,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM05 EFE 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 (WM05 EFE) between May 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 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: Suspension (39 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WM05 EFE Mileage History
- 21/05/200849,273 mi
- 21/05/200849,273 mi
- 11/05/200961,361 mi+12,088 mi
- 11/05/201065,207 mi+3,846 mi
- 09/05/201174,414 mi+9,207 mi
- 08/06/201283,422 mi+9,008 mi
- 04/06/201390,553 mi+7,131 mi
- 04/06/201496,637 mi+6,084 mi
- 12/06/201496,671 mi+34 mi
- 04/06/2015101,216 mi+4,545 mi
- 27/10/2016104,999 mi+3,783 mi
- 20/09/2017107,024 mi+2,025 mi
- 24/10/2018111,910 mi+4,886 mi
- 09/10/2019116,113 mi+4,203 mi
- 09/10/2019116,113 mi
- 12/10/2020119,316 mi+3,203 mi
- 25/11/2021121,233 mi+1,917 mi
- 15/11/2022122,292 mi+1,059 mi
- 14/12/2022122,377 mi+85 mi
- 06/12/2023125,651 mi+3,274 mi
- 07/12/2023125,651 mi
- 18/11/2024126,829 mi+1,178 mi
- 19/11/2024126,829 mi
- 11/12/2025136,594 mi+9,765 mi
- 09/01/2026136,623 mi+29 mi
- 21/01/2026136,647 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,944 miles per year across 26 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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