2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GF56 PJY
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 144,128 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF56 PJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 144,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF56 PJY 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 (GF56 PJY) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GF56 PJY Mileage History
- 18/11/2022127,040 mi
- 23/04/2024134,702 mi+7,662 mi
- 27/04/2024134,703 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/2025144,127 mi+9,424 mi
- 15/04/2025144,128 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,101 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: 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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