2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · CU56 LHL
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 107,096 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU56 LHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2025
- 107,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU56 LHL 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 (CU56 LHL) between June 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
CU56 LHL Mileage History
- 09/06/202286,309 mi
- 28/06/202399,838 mi+13,529 mi
- 20/08/2024107,073 mi+7,235 mi
- 19/11/2024107,095 mi+22 mi
- 08/02/2025107,096 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,788 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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