2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RU02 TOW
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 108,297 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RU02 TOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 108,297 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.
RU02 TOW 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 (RU02 TOW) between November 2021 and November 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.
RU02 TOW Mileage History
- 26/11/202193,478 mi
- 10/11/202297,722 mi+4,244 mi
- 13/11/2023101,717 mi+3,995 mi
- 05/11/2024106,232 mi+4,515 mi
- 14/11/2025108,297 mi+2,065 mi
Average of roughly 3,736 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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