2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · YG56 UUZ
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 194,066 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG56 UUZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2024
- 194,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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YG56 UUZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Discovery (YG56 UUZ) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
YG56 UUZ Mileage History
- 12/07/2022180,277 mi
- 25/07/2023187,211 mi+6,934 mi
- 12/07/2024194,066 mi+6,855 mi
Average of roughly 6,892 miles per year across 3 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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