2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · HG06 XHW
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 167,359 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG06 XHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2025
- 167,359 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.
HG06 XHW 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 (HG06 XHW) between March 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HG06 XHW Mileage History
- 15/03/2023152,855 mi
- 15/03/2023152,855 mi
- 06/03/2024163,309 mi+10,454 mi
- 06/03/2024163,310 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/2025167,359 mi+4,049 mi
Average of roughly 5,234 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: 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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