2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GK06 UUO
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 187,782 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK06 UUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 187,782 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.
GK06 UUO 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 (GK06 UUO) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GK06 UUO Mileage History
- 10/07/2023164,344 mi
- 03/07/2024175,724 mi+11,380 mi
- 29/07/2024176,524 mi+800 mi
- 30/07/2025187,781 mi+11,257 mi
- 31/07/2025187,782 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,386 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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