2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · DA11 YCC

The Discovery presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 136,180 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive annual passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring mechanical issues, or structural concerns across the available five-year record. Mileage accumulation sits at typical levels for a 2012 vehicle. The record shows 89,960 miles at the 21 February 2022 test, rising to 101,341 by 27 February 2023, 108,459 by 29 February 2024, 121,855 by 3 March 2025, and 136,180 by 25 February 2026. Annual use averaged roughly 11,500 miles across this span, marginally above the lifetime average of 9,727, with no sudden jumps or dormant periods suggesting neglect or extended storage. The clean MOT history offers no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion items for the buyer to chase. A spotless record of this length implies the previous keepers addressed wear before each test rather than letting advisories stack. Still, a 14-year-old Land Rover at 136,180 miles warrants a physical check of chassis outriggers, rear subframe mounts, and front lower arms for incipient rust or play not yet caught by the tester. Given the absence of recorded defects, the prudent buyer should commission an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on drivetrain health, air suspension operation, and underbody structural integrity. The MOT data alone supports a favourable view, but it does not substitute for hands-on assessment of consumable and mechanical condition on a high-mileage off-road-capable estate.