2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WD55 GWX
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 200,040 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD55 GWX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 200,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD55 GWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (WD55 GWX) between February 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WD55 GWX Mileage History
- 05/02/200941,853 mi
- 09/02/201053,134 mi+11,281 mi
- 05/02/201166,367 mi+13,233 mi
- 05/02/201166,367 mi
- 10/02/201275,491 mi+9,124 mi
- 15/04/201392,908 mi+17,417 mi
- 12/06/2014119,057 mi+26,149 mi
- 27/07/2015136,101 mi+17,044 mi
- 27/07/2015136,103 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/2016146,884 mi+10,781 mi
- 01/08/2016146,884 mi
- 04/08/2017155,951 mi+9,067 mi
- 14/05/2019174,161 mi+18,210 mi
- 28/05/2019174,166 mi+5 mi
- 23/08/2021184,181 mi+10,015 mi
- 02/09/2021184,205 mi+24 mi
- 19/12/2022190,875 mi+6,670 mi
- 30/10/2023190,970 mi+95 mi
- 01/11/2023190,971 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/2024199,403 mi+8,432 mi
- 14/09/2026200,040 mi+637 mi
- 15/09/2026200,040 mi
Average of roughly 8,984 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
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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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