2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RJ56 VJK
2007 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 99,104 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2015.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ56 VJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2014
- 99,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ56 VJK 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery (RJ56 VJK) between January 2010 and February 2014.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2014 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
RJ56 VJK Mileage History
- 13/01/201043,457 mi
- 31/01/201270,649 mi+27,192 mi
- 09/01/201383,154 mi+12,505 mi
- 06/02/201499,101 mi+15,947 mi
- 10/02/201499,104 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 13,650 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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