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A29 BUT

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,640 mi
Last recorded182,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 BUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 182,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 167,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 149,999 miles

Offside Front slight play in the n/s/f steering rack joint

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2024 149,998 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in the n/s/f steering rack joint

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2023 140,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,983 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 104,983 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,324 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 15 Feb 2017 87,435 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 87,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper wish bone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,490 miles

both number plate light bulbs are red.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,111 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 49,111 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,655 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,654 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A29 BUT is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 105,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A29 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A29 BUT registered?

A29 BUT is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 February 2006.

Is A29 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 BUT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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