2009 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AD09 FLZ

The Discovery presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 24 April 2025 at 178,237 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the pattern of a failed test immediately followed by a pass at near-identical mileage in both 2024 and 2025 warrants scrutiny. In March 2024 the vehicle failed at 173,771 miles before passing five days later at 173,854 miles. The same sequence repeated in March 2025, failing at 178,190 miles and passing on 24 April at 178,237 miles. No advisory or defect codes were logged on any certificate, which suggests the failures may relate to administrative or presentation issues rather than recorded mechanical faults, but the absence of detail leaves the root cause unverified. Recorded mileage sits at 178,237 against a 2009 build, averaging roughly 10,485 miles per year and matching typical use for a 17-year-old 4x4. The jumps between tests are modest: 169,349 miles in March 2023, 173,854 in March 2024, and 178,237 in April 2025. That equates to about 4,500 miles annually over the logged period, lighter than the lifetime average and implying reduced recent use. The MOT history is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories across any test, so the record offers little insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion. A buyer should physically inspect the chassis and suspension bushes for corrosion and fatigue, given the age and the Discovery's known vulnerability to structural rust on outriggers and subframes. The repeated fail-then-pass cycles without logged defects point to either minor rectifications between tests or test station discrepancies; confirm with the issuing garages what triggered the 2024 and 2025 failures. Brake discs, calipers, and coil springs should be checked for binding or cracking despite the clean advisories. Given the vehicle stood relatively little over the past three years, perishing of tyres, wiper blades, and flexible brake hoses is plausible even with low wear mileage. Arrange a pre-purchase inspection focusing on drivetrain oil leaks and exhaust emissions before committing, as the MOT record alone does not evidence ongoing mechanical care beyond the pass results.