2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BF07 EBA
2007 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 181,821 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF07 EBA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2023
- 181,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF07 EBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Discovery (BF07 EBA) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front cross over section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted both mounting bolts missing calliper scraping on wheel (dan”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF07 EBA Mileage History
- 26/10/2022175,094 mi
- 27/11/2023181,821 mi+6,727 mi
Average of roughly 6,194 miles per year across 2 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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