2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · YP05 BGF
2005 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 169,245 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP05 BGF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
- 169,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 BGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Discovery (YP05 BGF) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2024 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Front Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”.
YP05 BGF Mileage History
- 20/04/2022159,914 mi
- 27/04/2022159,918 mi+4 mi
- 26/04/2023166,847 mi+6,929 mi
- 27/07/2024169,245 mi+2,398 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 4 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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