2005 Land Rover Discovery · 31,081 MOT tests
2005 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2005 Land Rover Discoverys fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 25 Discovery years (31,081 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 159,147
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,081
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.6%
- Suspension14.6%
- Brakes10.8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Tyres4.5%
- Seat belts and airbags3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 4.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.97%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.95%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.94%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.6%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.59%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.73%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.72%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2005 Land Rover Discoverys fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 25 Discovery years (31,081 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.29% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Land Rover Discovery shows 159,147 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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