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28 LDM

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,006 mi
Last recorded172,006 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 LDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 172,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Has Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 171,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 170,715 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 170,030 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 169,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 167,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 165,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 165,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 163,251 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 159,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 153,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 146,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 128,404 miles

temp repair done to nearside rear light lens

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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28 LDM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 108,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 28 LDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 28 LDM registered?

28 LDM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is 28 LDM safe to buy?

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