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A8 HDW

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,571 mi
Last recorded163,571 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 163,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 146,021 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 138,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,170 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 129,170 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 119,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 112,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,968 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,968 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,233 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,591 miles

Offside Rear brake drum locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,144 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,061 miles

slight play in n/s/steering rack tie rod (drum stick)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,876 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 39,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,635 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both side rack play

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,791 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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A8 HDW is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A8 HDW, 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 A8 HDW registered?

A8 HDW is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is A8 HDW safe to buy?

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