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AO55 UBY

2006 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,308 mi
Last recorded127,308 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Discovery105,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,092 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,726 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 105,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,164 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bothy front to rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,309 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,956 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,579 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,535 miles

Child seat not securely fitted in rear n/s seat!

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat not securely fitted in rear n/s seat!

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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AO55 UBY is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 UBY, 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 AO55 UBY registered?

AO55 UBY is a 2006 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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