2009 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AD09 ODA

The Discovery currently stands as unroadworthy following its most recent MOT on 10 December 2025 at 147,021 miles, where the tester issued a fail with no defects formally recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly at each annual test from December 2022 through December 2024, so the maintenance trend appears stable across those years before the unexplained late-2025 failure. The absence of any advisories across the whole record points to either light mechanical wear or cursory test reporting rather than an escalating fault pattern. Mileage has advanced in a steady, age-typical manner. The odometer read 120,461 miles at the November 2022 test, rose to 128,795 miles by the failed November 2023 attempt, then 128,870 miles days later, 136,332 miles in December 2024, and 147,021 miles by the December 2025 failure. That equates to roughly 8,600 miles per year, consistent with the 17-year norm for this model and suggesting no prolonged standing or aggressive use. The sparse, clean history gives little insight into consumable turnover such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer must treat the December 2025 failure as the priority unknown. With no defect lines captured, the cause could range from a documentation error to a serious structural or emissions fault caught on the day. Before any purchase, a technician should confirm the exact failure reason via DVSA systems and physically inspect chassis corrosion, subframe mounts, and the front and rear suspension arms typical of high-mileage 2009 Discovery units. Given the repeated clean passes, recurring mechanical risk looks low, but the final fail means the vehicle cannot be driven legally until rectified. Inspect brake calipers for binding, check exhaust integrity, and verify the four-wheel alignment and driveshaft wear at 147,021 miles before committing funds.