2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · NJ56 SXV
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 78,495 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ56 SXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 78,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ56 SXV 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 (NJ56 SXV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe from hoses (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst under presure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
NJ56 SXV Mileage History
- 09/09/202474,901 mi
- 29/08/202576,645 mi+1,744 mi
- 08/09/202576,648 mi+3 mi
- 19/09/202678,495 mi+1,847 mi
- 19/09/202678,495 mi
Average of roughly 1,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
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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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