2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · FV12 XHM

The 2025‑06‑25 MOT at 144,638 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy at the time of testing and indicating a stable maintenance trend with no evident worsening of mechanical condition. The mileage trajectory over the past three years shows considerable variance: a test at 14,438 miles in June 2025 followed by a pass at 141,494 miles a year later indicates a rapid accumulation of over 127,000 miles within twelve months, while the subsequent test at 134,496 miles a year after that reflects a modest decline, suggesting either data entry irregularities or periods of low usage; nevertheless, the overall average of roughly 10,331 miles per year aligns with typical usage for a 14‑year‑old vehicle. A buyer should therefore focus on the mechanical components that routinely exhibit wear on a vehicle of this age and mileage, namely the suspension bushes, coil springs and shock absorbers, the brake discs and calipers which may develop binding or scoring, and the chassis for any signs of structural rust, especially around the wheel arches and underbody. Inspection of tyre condition, exhaust integrity and verification of any previous repair work indicated by the earlier failure entries will provide a clearer picture of the vehicle’s true mechanical state, as the MOT history, while free of recorded defects, does not guarantee the absence of latent wear.