2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BV55 CZM
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 118,014 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV55 CZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 118,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV55 CZM 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 (BV55 CZM) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
BV55 CZM Mileage History
- 27/10/2022107,415 mi
- 02/11/2023110,788 mi+3,373 mi
- 04/04/2025114,137 mi+3,349 mi
- 07/04/2025114,158 mi+21 mi
- 24/03/2026118,014 mi+3,856 mi
Average of roughly 3,112 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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