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AJ06 XPV

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,660 mi
Last recorded165,660 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 165,660 miles

vehicle generally rusty underneath. Has covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 159,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 152,795 miles

All brake hose Ferrules rusty

Front brake pipes rusty

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

Sills look rusty ( have covers over them )

Pass 25 Aug 2022 148,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,409 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 140,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 138,109 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 133,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 133,387 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,456 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 108,478 miles

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

slight play in both inner front steering rack joints

Fail 2 Jul 2014 108,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both inner front steering rack joints

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,908 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,908 miles

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

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

3 outher tyres at 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 65,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,023 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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AJ06 XPV is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 AJ06 XPV, 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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AJ06 XPV is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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