1991 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · J671 NBH

The Discovery presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 January 2026 at 147,931 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 15 January 2025 at 142,029 miles. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 21 December 2024 at 141,222 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven failure. Recorded mileage sits at 147,931 against a 35-year lifespan, averaging roughly 4,227 miles per year. The vehicle covered 9,903 miles between the December 2022 test (128,991 miles) and the January 2026 test, with the bulk accumulated by the December 2023 pass at 131,526 miles. Low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which on a 1991 Land Rover chassis raises the prospect of dormant corrosion rather than high-load drivetrain wear. The clean advisory history across all five entries means no recurring suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues were flagged. A single defect-free failure in December 2024 gives no mechanical pattern to track. The absence of recorded advisories should not be read as a guarantee of condition on a vehicle of this age. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity at chassis outriggers, spring hangers, and bulkhead footwells for rust, given the low mileage and likely storage cycles. Check coil springs and steering joints for perishing from inactivity, and confirm brake calipers are not seizing after standing. Verify the December 2024 failure cause with DVSA documentation before purchase.