2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · LA06 YSJ
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 150,643 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA06 YSJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2025
- 150,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA06 YSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (LA06 YSJ) between June 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Fuel system component leaking engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
LA06 YSJ Mileage History
- 06/06/2022136,983 mi
- 07/06/2023148,523 mi+11,540 mi
- 30/01/2025150,643 mi+2,120 mi
Average of roughly 5,149 miles per year across 3 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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