2006 Land Rover Discovery 4.4L Diesel · RJ56 VKF
2006 Land Rover Discovery (4.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 248,858 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ56 VKF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 248,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ56 VKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (RJ56 VKF) between November 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Burst (1.1.11 (a))”.
RJ56 VKF Mileage History
- 30/11/200964,302 mi
- 31/12/201086,998 mi+22,696 mi
- 14/12/2011106,276 mi+19,278 mi
- 21/12/2011106,293 mi+17 mi
- 06/12/2012120,263 mi+13,970 mi
- 12/12/2013136,645 mi+16,382 mi
- 13/12/2013136,645 mi
- 20/12/2014149,576 mi+12,931 mi
- 08/05/2015149,974 mi+398 mi
- 11/05/2015149,982 mi+8 mi
- 06/05/2016188,610 mi+38,628 mi
- 06/05/2016188,610 mi
- 05/12/2017207,636 mi+19,026 mi
- 19/11/2018211,186 mi+3,550 mi
- 20/11/2018211,190 mi+4 mi
- 18/11/2019214,554 mi+3,364 mi
- 27/04/2021226,538 mi+11,984 mi
- 27/04/2021226,538 mi
- 30/03/2022236,590 mi+10,052 mi
- 26/06/2023244,111 mi+7,521 mi
- 28/06/2023244,130 mi+19 mi
- 28/06/2024245,644 mi+1,514 mi
- 05/07/2024245,669 mi+25 mi
- 11/08/2025247,062 mi+1,393 mi
- 14/08/2026248,858 mi+1,796 mi
- 14/08/2026248,858 mi
Average of roughly 11,049 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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