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AD55 FWS

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,554 mi
Last recorded122,554 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,554 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 122,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 116,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 103,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 95,927 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 95,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,156 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 90,250 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 85,704 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,890 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/60r18 112h (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/60r18 112h (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk missing outer covers (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,225 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,225 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,271 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,772 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,809 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 30,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,207 miles

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

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

centre offside seat belt buckle outer casing missing but not affecting operation

Fail 22 Jan 2009 25,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

centre offside seat belt buckle outer casing missing but not affecting operation

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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AD55 FWS is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD55 FWS, 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 AD55 FWS registered?

AD55 FWS is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is AD55 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 FWS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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