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AE56 WYH

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,265 mi
Last recorded168,265 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 168,265 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides closest to brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shields

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle surface corrosion in places

Pass 22 Oct 2024 160,896 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

shields

underside of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2024 168,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

shields

underside of vehicle generally corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2023 152,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Signs of oil around diff

Inner Both inner sills corroding

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields

Underside of vehicle is generally corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2022 145,882 miles

Signs of oil around front shield

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres at rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields

Side steps corroding

Sills corroding but unable to fully inspect due to shield

Under side of vehicle generally corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2022 145,855 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge and near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres at rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields

Side steps corroding

Signs of oil around front shield

Sills corroding but unable to fully inspect due to shield

Under side of vehicle generally corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2021 138,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 138,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,726 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,341 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to leak grease

washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Sep 2018 124,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to leak grease

Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread and close to wear indicator bars

Fail 3 Oct 2017 115,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges of tread and close to wear indicator bars

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,846 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over top of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 103,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear over top of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,322 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,069 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,441 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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AE56 WYH is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 AE56 WYH, 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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AE56 WYH is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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