2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WG57 AYA
2007 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 163,774 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG57 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 163,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG57 AYA 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery (WG57 AYA) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hid bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))”.
WG57 AYA Mileage History
- 03/06/2024154,670 mi
- 04/06/2024154,672 mi+2 mi
- 21/05/2025161,379 mi+6,707 mi
- 18/06/2025161,388 mi+9 mi
- 10/08/2026163,774 mi+2,386 mi
Average of roughly 4,166 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: 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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