2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · CV63 VBF

The Discovery presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 11 September 2025 at 107,328 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the three-year record. The September 2025 test showed no defects, though it followed a failed attempt two days earlier on 9 September 2025 at the same mileage where the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation failure rather than a mechanical fault. A similar pattern occurred in 2024, where the car failed on 10 September at 93,007 miles with no defects recorded before passing cleanly on 14 September at 93,011 miles. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 8,256 miles against the vehicle's 13-year life, a typical use profile for this age of Land Rover. The records show steady accumulation: 81,222 miles in September 2023, 93,011 by September 2024, and 107,328 by September 2025, equating to about 12,000 miles per year over the logged period with no standing gaps or sudden surges. The DVSA data itself is sparse on advisories, carrying no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across any entry. Given the repeated no-defect failures immediately preceding clean passes, a buyer should verify the true reason for those 2024 and 2025 re-tests, as a presentation issue such as missing plates or warning lamps can mask underlying faults if not properly documented. The absence of advisories on a 107,000-mile Discovery is unusual and warrants a physical check of structural integrity, chassis outriggers, and suspension components for hidden corrosion or worn coil springs that a visual MOT may not capture. In person, inspect brake discs and calipers for binding, confirm exhaust emissions against the 3.0 litre diesel expectation, and scrutinise underbody rust at the rear crossmember. The clean record implies previous owners kept the vehicle to test standard, but the twin fail-pass cycles suggest last-minute rectification rather than proactive upkeep.