2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · NE55 SMT
2007 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 148,090 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NE55 SMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 148,090 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.
NE55 SMT 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery (NE55 SMT) between December 2021 and December 2025.
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.
NE55 SMT Mileage History
- 01/12/2021117,422 mi
- 28/11/2022125,570 mi+8,148 mi
- 04/12/2023134,754 mi+9,184 mi
- 22/11/2024141,009 mi+6,255 mi
- 09/12/2025148,090 mi+7,081 mi
Average of roughly 7,625 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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LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2007 model year cars.
- 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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