2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WN55 UBM
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 275,013 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 275,013 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN55 UBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 275,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 UBM 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 (WN55 UBM) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”.
WN55 UBM Mileage History
- 06/09/2024255,880 mi
- 12/09/2024255,880 mi
- 04/09/2025265,124 mi+9,244 mi
- 18/09/2025265,338 mi+214 mi
- 01/10/2026275,013 mi+9,675 mi
Average of roughly 9,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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