2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · DE57 XSC
2007 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 97,032 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE57 XSC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/04/2024
- 97,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE57 XSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Land Rover Discovery (DE57 XSC) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 most rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
DE57 XSC Mileage History
- 01/03/202290,680 mi
- 30/03/202290,902 mi+222 mi
- 23/03/202393,779 mi+2,877 mi
- 19/04/202497,032 mi+3,253 mi
Average of roughly 2,975 miles per year across 4 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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