2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · YC05 XGA
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 192,230 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC05 XGA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 192,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC05 XGA 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 (YC05 XGA) between March 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YC05 XGA Mileage History
- 26/03/200840,461 mi
- 25/02/200950,913 mi+10,452 mi
- 26/02/201058,375 mi+7,462 mi
- 26/02/201058,375 mi
- 28/02/201166,019 mi+7,644 mi
- 27/02/201275,377 mi+9,358 mi
- 06/03/201385,682 mi+10,305 mi
- 05/03/201492,652 mi+6,970 mi
- 26/02/2015103,693 mi+11,041 mi
- 26/02/2015103,693 mi
- 07/03/2016115,787 mi+12,094 mi
- 07/03/2016115,787 mi
- 28/02/2017128,126 mi+12,339 mi
- 15/03/2018140,061 mi+11,935 mi
- 26/06/2019158,474 mi+18,413 mi
- 26/06/2019158,474 mi
- 12/01/2021164,047 mi+5,573 mi
- 10/02/2022166,417 mi+2,370 mi
- 10/02/2022166,417 mi
- 01/11/2022168,731 mi+2,314 mi
- 24/10/2023179,382 mi+10,651 mi
- 02/11/2023179,521 mi+139 mi
- 07/11/2024187,110 mi+7,589 mi
- 07/11/2024187,110 mi
- 28/10/2025192,190 mi+5,080 mi
- 08/05/2026192,230 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 8,378 miles per year across 26 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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