2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · XX54 LEO
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 246,259 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XX54 LEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 246,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XX54 LEO 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 (XX54 LEO) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
XX54 LEO Mileage History
- 20/01/2022202,836 mi
- 06/02/2023221,901 mi+19,065 mi
- 09/02/2023221,961 mi+60 mi
- 17/01/2024246,240 mi+24,279 mi
- 18/01/2024246,259 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 21,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- 2.7 TDV6 Timing Chain and Oil Pump FailureSerious
The timing belt tensioner bolts to the oil pump casing on pre-2007 models. The casing cracks, causing belt slip and catastrophic engine damage. Spun crankshaft bearings are also common from oil starvation.
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