2006 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · YL55 JYS
2006 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 200,167 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL55 JYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 200,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL55 JYS 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery (YL55 JYS) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
YL55 JYS Mileage History
- 22/04/2023165,620 mi
- 24/04/2024180,904 mi+15,284 mi
- 08/05/2025191,464 mi+10,560 mi
- 19/05/2026200,168 mi+8,704 mi
- 29/05/2026200,167 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 11,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Good
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- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
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- 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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