2010 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · FR03 XXX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and corrosion. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 131,004 miles, this followed a significant failure in October of that year where the tester identified multiple defects including excessively worn lower suspension arm bushes and incorrect lighting colours. The recurring nature of suspension bush wear across 2023 to 2025 suggests that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life and require proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a sixteen-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a notable period of high usage between April 2017 at 32,904 miles and April 2018 at 76,344 miles, where the vehicle covered over 43,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has settled into a more steady cadence of roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles annually, which aligns with the gradual degradation of mechanical components seen in the more recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the chassis and braking system due to documented structural corrosion issues. The October 2024 failure flagged excessively corroded brake pipes near the front and over the rear axle, indicating that the vehicle is susceptible to significant rust in its environment. The tester also noted a worn central rear prop shaft bearing with excessive play during that same visit, which represents a potential drivetrain concern. Given the history of worn ball joints and deteriorating upper suspension arm bushes, the buyer should check for knocking noises or uneven handling during a test drive to ensure the recent repairs have fully addressed the underlying mechanical failures.