2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · HG06 KGV
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 221,958 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG06 KGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 221,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG06 KGV 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery (HG06 KGV) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
HG06 KGV Mileage History
- 25/08/2022191,708 mi
- 29/08/2023206,259 mi+14,551 mi
- 28/08/2024221,905 mi+15,646 mi
- 30/08/2024221,958 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 15,011 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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