2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · MD55 PZY
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 138,768 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD55 PZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 138,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD55 PZY 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 (MD55 PZY) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MD55 PZY Mileage History
- 09/02/2022125,683 mi
- 20/02/2023128,647 mi+2,964 mi
- 06/02/2024131,898 mi+3,251 mi
- 25/02/2025135,102 mi+3,204 mi
- 26/02/2026138,768 mi+3,666 mi
Average of roughly 3,234 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: Good
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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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