2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WU06 LHW
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 162,377 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU06 LHW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2022
- 162,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU06 LHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (WU06 LHW) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
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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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