2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · AW05 RJW

The vehicle presents a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection in December 2024 with 139,521 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has consistently met the minimum legal standards following previous failures. While the record shows failures in November 2022 and November 2024, the immediate passes following these tests suggest that any identified faults were rectified promptly rather than indicating a state of mechanical decline or ongoing neglect. The mileage profile reflects consistent use for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the vehicle covered 11,074 miles, showing a steady pattern of operation. The short interval of 100 miles between the November 2024 failure and the December 2024 pass indicates a minor adjustment or a specific component replacement that was addressed immediately after the test. This regularity suggests the car does not sit for long periods, which generally protects rubber components and seized brakes. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the latest test, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of common Discovery failure points. The history does not specify the causes of the previous failures, so a manual check for structural corrosion on the chassis rails and rear subframe is essential. You should examine the condition of the suspension bushes and the coil springs for cracks, as these often degrade regardless of low mileage. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for oil leaks around the differentials and transfer case is vital to ensure the clean MOT record is not masking underlying mechanical issues.