2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AV55 AON

The 2026‑03‑10 MOT passed with no defects, confirming that the Land Rover Discovery is presently roadworthy; however, the preceding 2026‑03‑09 test recorded a failure of the near‑side rear seat‑belt buckle, indicating a recent, quickly remedied fault, while the chassis and suspension were noted as covered in underseal, suggesting prior rust concerns that have not manifested in the latest inspection. Mileage has risen from 41,759 miles in September 2012 to 132,093 miles in March 2026, an increase of roughly 90,000 miles over 14 years, or about 6,400 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age; the most pronounced jump occurred between the 2014 test at 51,572 miles and the 2015 test at 59,911 miles, a gain of 8,339 miles in a single year, whereas the interval from 2021 (125,632 miles) to the 2026 test shows a modest 6,461‑mile increase over five years. Recurring issues centre on rear suspension components, with repeated wear of rear suspension arm pins and bushes noted in 2020, 2021 and the 2026 test, and persistent corrosion of rear brake pipes documented in 2020, 2021 and again in 2026, alongside a seat‑belt buckle defect that appeared only in the immediate prior test. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension for excessive play or worn bushes, examine the condition of the rear brake lines for rust or blockage, verify the functionality of all seat‑belt buckles, assess tyre tread depth and side‑wall integrity, and confirm that the underseal has not concealed structural rust on the chassis or suspension mounting points.