LAND ROVER DISCOVERY2018 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in March 2026 with 106,893 miles and no defects recorded. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern rather than preventative care. While the 2026 result is clean, the previous year revealed a significant failure involving multiple safety-critical issues across the suspension and braking systems, suggesting that repairs are only addressed when they reach a failure threshold. At 106,893 miles over eight years, this Discovery has averaged approximately 13,300 miles per year, which sits above the national average for a passenger vehicle. The mileage accumulation shows consistent use, with roughly 13,400 miles driven between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 12,300 miles covered in the final year. This high annual mileage places significant-term strain on the Land Rover's complex air suspension and drivetrain, which is consistent with the wear noted in the inspection history. A buyer must pay closely to the front suspension, as the record shows both the nearside and offside suspension arm bushes were worn in March 2025. Although these were noted as advisories on the pass, the previous failure for an inoperative suspension system indicates these components are prone to rapid degradation. The braking history also highlights inconsistent attention to maintenance, with the nearside front pad reaching the wear indicator in 2024 and the nearside rear pad falling below the legal 1.5mm limit in 2025. Physical inspection should focus on checking for uneven brake wear and testing the integrity of the front suspension bushings to ensure no further play. Given the previous failure of the windscreen wiper and fog lamp switch, all external electrical components and wiper blades should be verified as fully functional. The high-mile nature of the vehicle necessitates a thorough check of the turbocharger and cooling system, as these are common points of failure for this model at this mileage.