2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · FT17 OCU

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a corrective period. The most recent test in September 2025 at 112,663 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This shift to a clean record across the last two annual tests suggests the current owner is proactively managing the wear and tear previously flagged by the tester. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging 12,500 miles per annum. There is a significant spike in usage between February 2023 and September 2024, where the vehicle covered over 22,000 miles in just 19 months. This rapid accumulation places considerable strain on heavy-duty components like the air suspension system and drivetrain. While the consistent annual testing shows the vehicle is used regularly, the high mileage indicates long-distance motorway running which typically accelerates the degradation of rubber components and braking hardware. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end geometry and rear braking system. The 2023 test highlighted worn bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms, alongside corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease. Although these passed in subsequent tests, the buyer should check for any play in the bushings or signs of weeping fluid from the rear brake lines. Given the history of corrosion, inspecting the structural integrity of the chassis and mounting points is essential to ensure that surface rust has not progressed beyond the minor-level issues noted in the past.