2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SP06 SXL
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 151,493 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP06 SXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2025
- 151,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP06 SXL 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 (SP06 SXL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn and lower hub bushes excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
SP06 SXL Mileage History
- 14/10/2022132,701 mi
- 10/10/2023140,154 mi+7,453 mi
- 16/10/2024147,404 mi+7,250 mi
- 29/10/2024147,404 mi
- 30/10/2025151,493 mi+4,089 mi
Average of roughly 6,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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