2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · 885 BPT

The Discovery presents a currently roadworthy status following the February 2026 test, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass came on 18 February 2026 at 174,104 miles with no defects logged. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on the same date at 174,100 miles, yet the tester recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage stands at 174,104 against a 2013 build, averaging roughly 13,400 miles per year, which is high for the age and points to sustained motorway or workhorse use. The records show steady annual accumulation: 154,534 miles in February 2024, 166,211 by February 2025, and 174,104 by February 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear, though the sparse three-year history offers limited visibility of consumable replacement cycles. The repeated no-defect failures on 18 February 2026 and 25 February 2025 suggest the keeper addressed minor paperwork or test protocol issues rather than worn components. With no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion across the timeline, the DVSA data alone shows no escalating mechanical risk. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and drivetrain wear given the high mileage. Particular attention belongs on front suspension arms, rear trailing bushes, and exhaust emissions hardware, as these commonly degrade on high-mileage Discoveries absent from MOT advisories until failure.