2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · DC65 GJX

The Discovery presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 56,786 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with every pass showing a clean sheet and no advisories logged across the three years of available history. The two failed tests in April 2024 and May 2025 are anomalous: both were rejected at 50,171 and 56,784 miles respectively, yet the records list no defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared retest the next day on each occasion. At roughly 11 years old the odometer reads 56,786 miles, an average of about 5,162 miles per year. This is low for a 2015 Discovery and points to light use or extended standing periods. The records show steady annual accumulation: 43,774 miles on 31 March 2023, 50,171 by 23 April 2024, and 56,786 by 29 May 2025. No sudden mileage jumps or dormant gaps appear, and the sparse three-year trail carries no corrosion, suspension bush, brake disc, or emissions flags. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the low mileage and likely static intervals, as MOT cleanliness does not rule out latent corrosion on chassis members or suspension mounts. The twin no-defect failures suggest the keeper presented the vehicle without required documentation or minor consumable items; verify V5C, tyre tread depth, and wiper function before purchase. Given the absence of recorded advisories on coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust integrity, the mechanical picture is sound on paper. Prior owners maintained test compliance but the repeated next-day retests hint at lax pre-test preparation rather than neglected engineering.