2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · VE56 DCV
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 222,655 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE56 DCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2025
- 222,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE56 DCV 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 (VE56 DCV) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard egr valve by passed (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.
VE56 DCV Mileage History
- 11/11/2022205,163 mi
- 25/08/2023208,773 mi+3,610 mi
- 15/08/2024214,101 mi+5,328 mi
- 19/08/2024214,103 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/2025222,655 mi+8,552 mi
Average of roughly 6,312 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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- 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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