2016 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · DG16 XTU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 89,479 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior where multiple safety items were flagged. The trend for brake component and tyre maintenance is worsening, as the owner appears to only address faults once they reach the point of failure rather than replacing them during scheduled intervals. At 89,479 miles over ten years, the Land Rover Discovery has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a large SUV of this age. The data shows steady mileage between annual tests, with roughly 13,000 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 12,000 miles between July 2024 and 2025. This consistency suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the accelerated wear observed on heavy-duty components like the braking system and suspension hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and fuel lines. The recurring corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe, which has appeared in every consecutive test since 2023, indicates a persistent environmental issue or a lack of underbody protection. Furthermore, the front brake discs and pads were flagged as dangerously thin or pitted in both 2024 and 2025. You should verify that these components were replaced with high-quality parts and not merely cleaned or temporarily repaired. The tyres also show a history of neglect, with multiple failures for being below the legal 1.6mm limit in 2025. The uneven wear noted in the July 2024 advisories suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. Given the vehicle's age, the inspector should also check the air suspension bellows for leaks and the chassis for corrosion, as these are common points of failure on this model that are not fully captured by a standard MOT inspection.