2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WU55 GLV
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 171,041 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU55 GLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 171,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU55 GLV 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 (WU55 GLV) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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 (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre support (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
WU55 GLV Mileage History
- 21/12/2021157,931 mi
- 20/12/2022158,412 mi+481 mi
- 20/12/2022158,412 mi
- 10/09/2024166,020 mi+7,608 mi
- 09/09/2025171,041 mi+5,021 mi
Average of roughly 3,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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