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AM06 AYU

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,327 mi
Last recorded140,327 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 AYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 140,327 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,875 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 129,328 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 129,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,925 miles

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

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

electronic handbrake mechanism noisey

suspension warning light illuminated (vehicle permanently in normal ride height)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,346 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

under-chassis / Suspension & brake components corroded, Under-sealed.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,387 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,267 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,682 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,829 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,723 miles

3rd row seats stowed away full seat belt check not done

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc's corroding

o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres have deep cuts in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,154 miles

3rd row seat down not full seatbelt check

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

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

front disc's corroding inner edge

rear disc's corroding inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,328 miles

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)

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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AM06 AYU is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AM06 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM06 AYU?

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What year was AM06 AYU registered?

AM06 AYU is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is AM06 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM06 AYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM06 AYU have outstanding finance?

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