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AK56 YGP

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,910 mi
Last recorded150,910 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 150,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 May 2024 142,220 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,996 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 136,996 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,954 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 127,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 127,348 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2020 122,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,662 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating ,,,allowing arm movment

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,389 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,285 miles

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

Slight play in both tie rods

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,846 miles

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

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 12 Nov 2010 52,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,075 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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AK56 YGP is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK56 YGP, 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 AK56 YGP registered?

AK56 YGP is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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