2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · VU65 VVZ
2015 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 81,936 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU65 VVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 81,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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VU65 VVZ 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 2015 Land Rover Discovery (VU65 VVZ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
VU65 VVZ Mileage History
- 24/07/202358,915 mi
- 28/06/202465,983 mi+7,068 mi
- 14/07/202571,636 mi+5,653 mi
- 15/07/202571,638 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/202681,936 mi+10,298 mi
Average of roughly 7,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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