2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BV06 CHZ
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 185,573 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV06 CHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 185,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV06 CHZ 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 (BV06 CHZ) between July 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn toe adjustment arm osr lower bush that bolts to hub has bad pla”; “Suspension system inoperative system fault only normal height can be selected warning light on dash faulty suspension ve”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BV06 CHZ Mileage History
- 22/07/2022144,212 mi
- 13/08/2024155,020 mi+10,808 mi
- 07/10/2025167,513 mi+12,493 mi
- 15/10/2025167,541 mi+28 mi
- 22/10/2026185,573 mi+18,032 mi
Average of roughly 9,728 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: Poor
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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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