2010 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · BR59 MEL
2010 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 154,340 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BR59 MEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 154,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BR59 MEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Discovery (BR59 MEL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BR59 MEL Mileage History
- 19/01/2023140,867 mi
- 16/01/2024143,706 mi+2,839 mi
- 17/01/2024143,706 mi
- 15/01/2025148,523 mi+4,817 mi
- 05/01/2026154,340 mi+5,817 mi
Average of roughly 4,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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