2003 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · FJ03 WLN

The Discovery shows a current roadworthy status following the September 2021 pass at 159,734 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable on paper as no defects were logged at that test. The record is sparse but clean at the final examination, suggesting no outstanding advisories or failures at the point of last certification. Mileage sits at 159,734 across roughly 23 years, equating to about 6,945 miles per year which is typical for a vehicle of this age and use profile. The history shows the same mileage of 159,734 on both the August 2021 failure and the September 2021 pass, indicating the vehicle was stationary between those dates and has not recorded any further distance in the DVSA data since. No rapid accumulation or notable gaps beyond this static period are evident from the supplied entries. The August 2021 failure at 159,734 miles carries no recorded defects, which points to a non-mechanical refusal such as documentation or tester error rather than a worn component. Given the clean pass one week later, the buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on chassis members, suspension bushes, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and Land Rover's known vulnerability to underbody rust. Focus physical checks on the rear subframe, axle mounts, and coil springs for fatigue or rot. The lack of advisories in 2021 does not exempt a 23-year-old 4x4 from consumable wear, so verify tyre condition, exhaust integrity, and drivetrain oil leaks before purchase.