2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · BR17 SSY

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of neglect. The most recent inspection in December 2025 at 70,682 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This shift from multiple defects to a clean record suggests the current owner has taken proactive action to rectify recorded hardware faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light to moderate use, averaging approximately 7,850 miles per year over its nine-year life. Between the 2024 test at 64,801 miles and the 2025 test at 70,682 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 5,800 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the car is not subjected to extreme long-distance stress, which generally preserves the heavy-duty drivetrain and suspension components of the Discovery chassis. A buyer should focus specifically on the braking and exhaust systems based on the 2023 failure at 55,889 miles. That test flagged worn and pitted front brake discs alongside thin pads, plus a central exhaust leak and a defective clamp. While these appear resolved in the subsequent tests, a physical inspection should verify that the front rotors are free of scoring and that the exhaust system has been properly sealed rather than just temporarily patched. Given the age of the vehicle, checking the air suspension bellows for any signs of weeping or sagging is also advisable, as these are common failure points for this model that do not always appear on MOT records until they fail completely.