2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · MT05 AFE

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state based on the most recent MOT pass on 22 December 2025. The maintenance trend appears exceptionally stable, as the record shows a consistent pattern of passing tests without recorded defects over several years. A failure on 25 November 2025 was resolved within a month, though the record lacks specific detail on the fault that caused that failure. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It has covered 243,505 miles over 21 years, averaging roughly 11,595 miles per year. The accumulation of distance is steady, with 4,150 miles added between November 2023 and November 2024, and a further 2,490 miles recorded by the end of 2025. This suggests the car remains in regular use rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension. Land Rover Discoveries of this era are prone to significant corrosion in the chassis rails and rear crossmember, issues which are not always captured in a standard MOT if the structural integrity remains marginally acceptable. You should specifically check for rust in the sills and wheel arches. Inspect the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these components typically degrade at this mileage. While the MOT record shows no recent failures, the high odometer reading makes wear on the drivetrain and braking system inevitable. Verify the service history for timing belt replacements and oil leaks to ensure the mechanical health matches the clean testing record.