2010 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · E2 PGB

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by a lack of proactive care regarding critical mechanical components. While it passed its most recent MOT in July 2025 at 113,970 miles, this followed a failure just two weeks prior that revealed multiple safety-critical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of significant failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that the current owner only addresses faults when forced to by a test failure, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 21 years old, the recorded 113,970 miles represent an average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components due to age rather than mechanical wear. The data shows a gap of over 8,400 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 5,000 miles by July 2025. Such slow mileage is consistent with a vehicle sitting for long periods, which explains the perished boots and worn bushings noted despite the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension and braking system. The record shows recurring issues with the rear suspension arms and bushes, which progressed from damage in 2024 to worn-out pins in 2025. The nearside rear wheel bearing moved from slight play in 2024 to excessive play likely to break up in 2025, indicating a total failure of a vital component. Furthermore, the presence of ABS and SRS fault warning lamps in the July 2025 failure suggests that electronic safety systems may not have been fully rectified or cleared despite the pass. The structural integrity of the rear axle warrants close attention given the noted corrosion recorded in 2024. While described as not seriously weakened at that time, corrosion on a vehicle of this age often progresses rapidly if leftmanaged. The offside front drive shaft boot was also flagged as severely deteriorated in 2025, which requires immediate replacement to prevent grease loss and joint failure. This mechanical history indicates a vehicle that is nearing the end of its economically viable life unless significant repairs are undertaken.