2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SX06 FJK
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 172,922 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX06 FJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 172,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX06 FJK 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 (SX06 FJK) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS LEG AT LOWER ”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ARCH HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
SX06 FJK Mileage History
- 08/04/2024155,727 mi
- 09/04/2024155,737 mi+10 mi
- 14/03/2025163,867 mi+8,130 mi
- 21/03/2025163,870 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2026172,922 mi+9,052 mi
Average of roughly 8,604 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: Poor
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