2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RUI 2042
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 153,968 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RUI 2042 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 153,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RUI 2042 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 (RUI 2042) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 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: Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”.
RUI 2042 Mileage History
- 05/11/2021144,982 mi
- 15/11/2021145,038 mi+56 mi
- 17/11/2022148,808 mi+3,770 mi
- 30/11/2022148,808 mi
- 13/11/2023153,968 mi+5,160 mi
Average of roughly 4,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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