2019 Land Rover Discovery Luxury HSE SDV6 Auto 3.0L Diesel · C7 MOL

A Land Rover Discovery of this vintage carrying diesel V6 power presents a complex mechanical picture, and the recorded DVSA history reflects that complexity rather than a simple pattern. Across the five documented tests spanning 2023 to 2026, three were clean passes with no defects recorded, while the 2025 cycle produced a failure with three notable items and was followed by a pass the very next day with no advisories. The most recent test on 19 March 2026 passed but recorded three advisories covering tyre wear, a nail in the nearside front tyre, and rear brake pads wearing thin. The mid-cycle failure in 2025 included a dangerous tyre defect with exposed cords on the offside rear inner tyre, an inoperative engine management indicator lamp, and ineffective wiper blades on both sides. Taken together, the record shows an underlying vehicle that has been broadly roadworthy on test day but with intermittent component issues that have surfaced in successive years rather than being fully resolved in one sitting. Mileage accumulation across the documented tests appears consistent with typical usage for the vehicle's age, although some gaps in the recorded readings make a precise annual figure harder to pin down. At 52,159 miles over approximately seven years, the figure translates to an average of around 7,450 miles annually, which sits squarely within expected ranges for a large luxury SUV used as a mixed family and occasional towing vehicle. The MOT history does not show the full mileage sequence between tests, so any sudden spikes or long stationary periods cannot be confirmed from the data alone, but there are no obvious anomalies such as implausibly low readings or sudden large jumps between consecutive tests. For a Discovery SDV6, this level of use generally means the major mechanical assemblies including the engine, automatic transmission, transfer box, and air suspension have seen moderate working life rather than extreme wear. For a prospective buyer, the advisories logged on the 2026 test deserve direct physical verification rather than assumption. The nearside front tyre flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge should be inspected for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which on a Discovery frequently points to tracking misalignment, worn front suspension bushes, or a failing air suspension strut rather than simple tyre ageing. The rear brake pad advisory suggests a measurement check on test drive is worthwhile: listen for any metallic scraping from the rear calipers under light braking and feel for any pulling or imbalance, particularly since Land Rover calipers are known for binding if the electronic parking brake mechanism has not been regularly exercised. The nail in the nearside front tyre recorded on the same test may already have been repaired, but the tyre itself should be closely inspected for any repair scarring or slow pressure loss. The 2025 dangerous tyre failure on a 285/40/22 offside rear is also a useful prompt to confirm matching tyre brands and sizes across both rear wheels, as mismatched tyres on a four-wheel-drive vehicle can cause drivetrain strain. The 2025 failure items warrant targeted follow-up during any inspection. The engine MIL lamp being inoperative or showing a malfunction is a serious flag, because on a diesel of this type it can indicate an active diagnostic trouble code covering emissions, DPF, turbo, or sensor issues that would not be visible to the driver without a scan. A buyer should insist on a live OBD readout showing no stored DTCs across all modules, with particular attention to any historical emissions or DPF-related codes that may have been cleared without rectification. The wiper blade failure on both sides is more straightforward but worth confirming visually, particularly given the size of the Discovery windscreen and the reliance on a comprehensive camera and sensor array. Finally, while the record contains no advisories relating to corrosion, subframe, brake pipes, or suspension arms, these remain known areas of concern on Discovery 5 chassis of this era and should be inspected on a ramp for any surface corrosion, fluid seepage from the air struts, or perished anti-roll bar bushes before committing to purchase.