2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BU56 YRS
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 234,082 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU56 YRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 234,082 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.
BU56 YRS 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 (BU56 YRS) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU56 YRS Mileage History
- 06/02/2023209,393 mi
- 17/02/2023209,641 mi+248 mi
- 12/02/2024218,301 mi+8,660 mi
- 06/02/2025226,393 mi+8,092 mi
- 16/02/2026234,082 mi+7,689 mi
Average of roughly 8,153 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: Good
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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
- 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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