2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · N8 MRP
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 159,560 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 MRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 159,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N8 MRP 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 (N8 MRP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
N8 MRP Mileage History
- 04/06/2024145,662 mi
- 06/06/2024145,664 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2025149,573 mi+3,909 mi
- 04/06/2026159,315 mi+9,742 mi
- 15/06/2026159,560 mi+245 mi
Average of roughly 6,850 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: Below 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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