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AB06 SMB

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,924 mi
Last recorded152,924 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 SMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 152,924 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,141 miles

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front damage to bumper but no sharp edge likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake hose incorrectly routed but not chafing or stretching.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 139,506 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides of car (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front bumper. Sharp edge unlikely to cause injury.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear centre row seat belt buckle damaged but operation unimpared

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm, inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 98,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,229 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 12 Jul 2013 85,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres wearing on edges close to limit

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2011 60,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

discs corroded on edges

headlight aim on minimum

Pass 11 May 2011 60,012 miles

discs corroded on edges

headlight aim on minimum

Pass 17 May 2010 47,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,548 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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AB06 SMB is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB06 SMB, 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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AB06 SMB is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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