2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · CE05 HDY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in January 2024 with 176,582 miles and no recorded defects. This indicates an improving trend in maintenance compared to previous years where multiple mechanical faults in the steering and suspension were identified. While the most recent test was clean, the history reveals a vehicle that has required reactive attention to specific wear items rather than a proactive preventative overhaul. At a recorded mileage of 176,582 miles, the Discovery averages approximately 8,400 miles per year over its 21-year life, which aligns with typical usage. The data shows consistent operation, with a 7,287-mile interval between January 2022 and January 2023, and another 7,231 miles between January 2023 and January 2024. The significant gap between June 2019 and January 2021 suggests a period of lower usage or a change in the testing interval. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the steering and suspension components due to the recurring play in the steering rack inner joints noted in 2019 and 2023. The history of worn suspension arm bushes and pins across both 2022 and 2023 suggests that the rubber components in the chassis are reaching the end of their functional life. Additionally, the corroded rear brake pipes flagged in 2022 require a close look at the hydraulic lines to ensure that structural corrosion has not progressed beyond the point of safety despite the subsequent pass.