2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SD56 XEC
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 146,867 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD56 XEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 146,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD56 XEC 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 (SD56 XEC) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn mid rubber snapped out mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
SD56 XEC Mileage History
- 14/07/2023131,740 mi
- 25/07/2024140,942 mi+9,202 mi
- 31/07/2024140,942 mi
- 25/08/2025146,830 mi+5,888 mi
- 05/09/2025146,867 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 7,049 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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