2005 Land Rover Discovery 4.4L Petrol · FH54 WMA

The Discovery presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 50,704 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 29 April 2024 examination at 78,784 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the five-year record, indicating consistent test compliance once minor administrative failures were resolved. The mileage pattern demands scrutiny against the vehicle's age. At 21 years old the recorded 50,704 miles implies light use, yet the history reveals a stark anomaly: between 13 April 2023 (72,829 miles) and 21 March 2024 (78,777 miles) the car covered nearly 6,000 miles, then dropped to 50,704 by May 2025. This 28,000-mile reversal between 2024 and 2025 suggests a clerical error at the last test or a replacement odometer, not genuine low use. The 2024-03-21 failure at 78,777 miles listed no defects, pointing to a documentation or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should verify the true odometer reading and investigate why the 2024 failure occurred with zero recorded defects. Given the Land Rover's age and the clean but sparse record, in-person checks must target structural corrosion on chassis members and suspension bushes, as the Disco 3 platform suffers from rear subframe rust. Inspect brake discs and calipers for binding after standing periods, and confirm the exhaust emissions match the clean MOT history. The absence of advisories offers reassurance, yet low recorded mileage with a reversed counter warrants physical confirmation of wear components before purchase.