2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · CF53 KSY

The Discovery presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 159,761 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 15 December 2023 at 154,974 miles confirms a two-year run free of advisories or failures. The December 2024 entry shows a fail and pass on the same day at 157,697 miles, but the record lists no defects for either outcome, indicating an administrative or presentational anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage sits at a typical 7,262 per year for a 22-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 151,810 miles on 20 December 2022 to 154,974 on 15 December 2023, then 157,697 by 16 December 2024, and 159,761 by 28 November 2025. The yearly increments of roughly 2,800 to 3,100 miles show consistent, light use with no sudden accumulation that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension wear. The sparse MOT history gives no flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust issues across the five tests. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity at chassis outriggers and body mounts, as Discoveries of this era commonly suffer hidden rust not captured in a pass with no defects. Check front and rear suspension arms, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or fatigue given the vehicle's age and 159,761 miles. The same-day fail and pass in December 2024 with zero defects suggests the seller or tester corrected a non-mechanical item before retest. Verify the V5C and any service invoices to confirm routine fluid changes and timing gear upkeep, since the MOT record alone cannot evidence consumable maintenance on this 2004 Land Rover.