2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GL55 VBA
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 106,970 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 VBA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 106,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 VBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (GL55 VBA) between January 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (27 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Windscreen (23 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL55 VBA Mileage History
- 29/01/200915,267 mi
- 03/02/201019,779 mi+4,512 mi
- 25/01/201125,258 mi+5,479 mi
- 16/01/201229,283 mi+4,025 mi
- 11/01/201333,462 mi+4,179 mi
- 09/01/201438,626 mi+5,164 mi
- 09/01/201438,626 mi
- 10/06/201546,746 mi+8,120 mi
- 10/06/201546,746 mi
- 31/05/201651,557 mi+4,811 mi
- 01/06/201651,557 mi
- 13/06/201759,042 mi+7,485 mi
- 05/06/201865,877 mi+6,835 mi
- 05/06/201971,855 mi+5,978 mi
- 07/06/201971,858 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/202076,874 mi+5,016 mi
- 05/05/202179,383 mi+2,509 mi
- 06/05/202179,385 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/202287,883 mi+8,498 mi
- 21/04/202287,885 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/202395,465 mi+7,580 mi
- 01/05/2024100,471 mi+5,006 mi
- 02/05/2024100,473 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2025105,218 mi+4,745 mi
- 02/05/2025105,226 mi+8 mi
- 15/05/2026106,970 mi+1,744 mi
- 15/05/2026106,970 mi
Average of roughly 5,304 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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