2010 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · 668 DAB
2010 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 131,462 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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668 DAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 131,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
668 DAB 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 2010 Land Rover Discovery (668 DAB) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
668 DAB Mileage History
- 10/10/2023120,657 mi
- 18/10/2024125,494 mi+4,837 mi
- 23/10/2024125,507 mi+13 mi
- 18/11/2025131,457 mi+5,950 mi
- 22/11/2025131,462 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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