2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WN05 LXM
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 259,989 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 LXM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2023
- 259,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 LXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (WN05 LXM) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WN05 LXM Mileage History
- 15/06/2022251,528 mi
- 21/06/2022251,528 mi
- 08/06/2023259,989 mi+8,461 mi
Average of roughly 8,635 miles per year across 3 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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