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AO06 UPA

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,056 mi
Last recorded149,056 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 UPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 149,056 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside under sills , cover sills fitted restricting inspection (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 147,147 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 146,215 miles

Rear Metal Fuel Tank Cover Falling Apart Due To Corrosion

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 146,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked at join to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked at join to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Metal Fuel Tank Cover Falling Apart Due To Corrosion

Underbody Heavily Corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 144,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 141,979 miles

O/S Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 141,979 miles

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

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

O/S Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both side steps heavily corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,948 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 138,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,422 miles

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

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

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

brake back plates rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2019 131,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in propshaft sliding joint

Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 116,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,691 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 107,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 76,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,606 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,620 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 46,101 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 35,698 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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AO06 UPA is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO06 UPA, 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 AO06 UPA registered?

AO06 UPA is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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