2009 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · BN59 WJF

The 2009 Land Rover Discovery presents a stable mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 19 August 2025 at 163,924 miles. The tester recorded zero defects on that occasion, mirroring the pass achieved on 15 August 2024 at 158,888 miles. An anomalous entry exists immediately prior to the 2025 pass, showing a failure on 14 August 2025 with no defects recorded. This pattern typically indicates an aborted test or a procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault, as a genuine failure requires recorded defects. The maintenance trend remains stable, showing no recurring mechanical failures across the available history. The mileage accumulation has slowed notably over the last two years compared to the vehicle's lifetime average. Between the August 2023 test at 154,307 miles and the August 2024 test at 158,888 miles, the Discovery covered 4,581 miles. The subsequent year saw a similar accumulation of 5,036 miles, reaching 163,924 miles by August 2025. This equates to roughly 4,800 miles annually, significantly lower than the 9,643 miles per year averaged over its seventeen-year lifespan. Such a reduction suggests a shift in ownership use, potentially indicating local commuting or extended periods of inactivity. Despite the clean MOT record, the absence of recorded defects does not eliminate the need for a rigorous physical inspection, particularly given the vehicle's age and the recent drop in usage. A prospective buyer must inspect the chassis rails, rear crossmembers, and outriggers for structural corrosion, a common affliction on this generation of Discovery. The air suspension system requires close scrutiny; compressors can overwork and bellows can perish, especially if the vehicle has been standing idle for long periods. Low-mileage usage often leads to surface corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers, so checking the condition of the braking system is essential. The anomalous 2025 failure entry also warrants a direct query to the seller to clarify why the test was aborted or failed without any defects being recorded.