2006 Land Rover Discovery 4.4L Petrol · VU06 SZR
2006 Land Rover Discovery (4.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 123,328 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU06 SZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 123,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU06 SZR 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 (VU06 SZR) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU06 SZR Mileage History
- 04/07/2022112,552 mi
- 11/09/2023114,743 mi+2,191 mi
- 12/09/2023114,743 mi
- 29/08/2024117,312 mi+2,569 mi
- 02/09/2025123,328 mi+6,016 mi
Average of roughly 3,405 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: Below Average
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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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