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AD55 FXB

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,899 mi
Last recorded159,899 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 159,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 133,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,671 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 122,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,778 miles

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

Front corner lights not working

Propshaft bush deteriorated and has play

Rear lower shock bushes heavily deteriorated both sides

Slight play in inner rack arms

Fail 2 Sep 2020 117,778 miles

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

Front corner lights not working

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

Propshaft bush deteriorated and has play

Rear lower shock bushes heavily deteriorated both sides

Slight play in inner rack arms

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated and have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,792 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,774 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front on upper suspension arms (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn on inner tread and down to 2.5 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,465 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread of offside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front on upper suspension arms (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn on inner tread and down to 2.5 mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,715 miles

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

offside and nearside inner rack joint have slight play

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,645 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,242 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake discs worn alround

doors scratched

n/s/f headlamp lense crazzing

washer jets partialy blocked

wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

high level brake light missing

slight play in both front wheels

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,317 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 44,316 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs lipped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode (above rear diff)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,571 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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AD55 FXB is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 AD55 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

AD55 FXB is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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