2005 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · CX55 GCY

The Discovery presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 7 April 2026 at 145,883 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The April 2026 test recorded no defects, and prior annual tests in 2025, 2024, and 2023 likewise returned passes with no advisories. A single failure on 26 March 2026 at 145,804 miles stands out, yet the tester logged no defects; the vehicle passed eleven days later with a clean sheet, suggesting the failure was administrative or a retest after a minor correction rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage progression shows light annual use for a 21-year-old 4x4. The record moved from 137,195 miles in April 2023 to 139,913 in April 2024, then 142,890 in April 2025, and 145,883 by April 2026. That equates to roughly 2,900 miles per year over the last three cycles, well below the 6,947-mile average implied by the lifetime figure. The low recent accumulation points to a vehicle kept largely for occasional use, though the absence of any MOT data before 2023 leaves the earlier life unverified. Given the clean advisory history, no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion issues appear in the official record. The buyer should still commission an independent inspection of chassis outriggers, subframe mounts, and suspension bushes, as structural rust and worn bushes are common on Discoverys of this era and would not always surface in a pass-with-no-defects test. The unexplained March 2026 failure warrants a check of the DVSA refusal notice to confirm no hidden defect was involved. Pre-purchase checks should focus on drivetrain oil leaks, transfer-box condition, and brake disc thickness, since low mileage can mask stale fluid and seized calipers from standing. The record implies a previous owner who maintained basic test compliance, but the sparse history before 2023 means mechanical provenance remains partly unconfirmed.