2022 Land Rover Discovery SE D Mhev Auto 3.0L Diesel · AJ71 EWF

A clean two-test roadworthiness history supports this Discovery, with the most recent examination on 30 January 2026 returning a pass alongside no recorded defects, and the previous pass on 29 January 2025 following the same clean outcome. The presence of a fail entry on the same date as the January 2025 pass, also carrying no recorded defects, typically indicates a minor category issue such as an item being rectified immediately or an administrative re-test where no advisory or failure items were logged against the vehicle. Mechanically, the record presents a stable, untroubled picture: no advisories have been issued across either of the recorded tests, meaning there are no flagged wear items on tyres, brakes, suspension, exhaust, or structure that would warrant immediate follow-up. For a complex SUV of this class, the absence of any corrosion advisories on the underbody, subframes, or brake lines is a particularly reassuring signal given the typical off-road and wet-weather exposure a Discovery is likely to encounter. At 56,162 miles over roughly four years, this vehicle is accumulating around 14,000 miles annually, which sits noticeably above the average for its age bracket. Higher annual mileage of this magnitude places proportionally greater demand on the consumables and drivetrain components compared with a lower-mileage example, accelerating wear on brake discs and pads, tyres, suspension bushes, and engine ancillaries. There are no recorded gaps between the MOT tests to suggest extended periods off the road, which is positive for a vehicle of this type, as long stationary periods can bring their own issues with seized calipers, perished rubber, and 12V battery deterioration. The consistent testing pattern indicates the vehicle has been in regular service throughout its life so far, which for a diesel mild-hybrid powertrain is broadly favourable, although the higher mileage does justify a more thorough inspection of wear-related items than the MOT record alone might suggest. For a prospective buyer, although the DVSA record is silent on advisories, a vehicle at this mileage warrants focused scrutiny on the components most likely to be approaching replacement thresholds. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, or top mounts typical of Discovery running gear. Check for any pulling under braking or vibration through the steering wheel, which can indicate warped front brake discs, and inspect the discs and pads directly through the wheel spokes for lipping and remaining friction material. The mild-hybrid system, exhaust, and turbocharger should be observed for any warning lights on the dashboard, unusual smoke on startup, or hesitation under acceleration that might hint at DPF, EGR, or sensor-related issues common to higher-mileage diesel Land Rovers. It is also worth examining the underbody and chassis for any corrosion that an MOT advisory might not yet have flagged, particularly around the rear cross-member, brake pipe runs, and the aluminium body panels where surface oxidation can develop. Confirm the operation of the air suspension, if fitted, including its ability to raise and lower smoothly without warning messages or pump noise, and ensure the terrain response modes select cleanly. Verify full service history documentation with particular attention to cambelt or timing chain replacement intervals, brake fluid changes, and any diesel system maintenance such as AdBlue refilling and DPF cleaning. Finally, request a pre-purchase inspection from a Land Rover specialist, as the clean MOT history provides reassurance but does not replace a hands-on mechanical assessment of a high-mileage, complex SUV of this nature.