2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · GP06 XNS
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 162,544 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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GP06 XNS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 162,544 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.
GP06 XNS 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 (GP06 XNS) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GP06 XNS Mileage History
- 27/10/2021162,224 mi
- 03/11/2021162,544 mi+320 mi
Average of roughly 16,583 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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