2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DA56 KUG
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 149,990 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA56 KUG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2022
- 149,990 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.
DA56 KUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (DA56 KUG) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DA56 KUG Mileage History
- 14/03/2022149,990 mi
- 14/03/2022149,990 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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