2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BG56 MFV
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 117,426 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG56 MFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 117,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG56 MFV 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery (BG56 MFV) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BG56 MFV Mileage History
- 10/03/2022103,673 mi
- 31/08/2023111,001 mi+7,328 mi
- 30/08/2024115,040 mi+4,039 mi
- 30/07/2025117,398 mi+2,358 mi
- 06/08/2025117,426 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 4,035 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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