2010 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · HY10 AFN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean pass record for the last five years. The most recent test conducted in October 2021 at 222,300 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of consistent passes dating back to 2019, indicating that the primary mechanical and safety components have met minimum standards without recurring structural or or mechanical degradation in the recent testing history. The mileage accumulation is consistently high for a sixteen-year-old Land Rover, averaging approximately 14,000 miles annually. Between October 2018 and October 2021, the vehicle covered 37,921 miles, showing a steady pattern of heavy use rather than long periods of inactivity. This high annual mileage typically places significant strain on the drivetrain, air suspension, and braking systems. However, there is a critical data gap following the last recorded MOT in October 2021, meaning the vehicle has not undergone an official safety test in nearly five years, leaving the current state of all rubber components and structural integrity unknown. A prospective buyer must focus their physical inspection on the areas most susceptible to high-mileage wear on this specific model. Given the lack of recent testing and the high mileage figures, it is vital to check for leaks in the air suspension system and signs of perished suspension bushes. The chassis should also be examined for structural rust, particularly around the rear mounting points, which often accelerates on vehicles of this age. Because the last MOT record is so dated, a thorough check of the brake lines for corrosion and the exhaust for thinning is essential to ensure no significant faults have developed since the 2021 test.