2009 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · JB07 ASH

The Discovery presents a broadly roadworthy picture based on the most recent test, with the September 2022 pass at 178,607 miles showing no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, though the sparse record limits deeper judgement. A failed test on 1 September 2022 at the same mileage, with no defects listed, suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, promptly corrected by the pass five days later. Mileage sat at 164,496 for the August 2021 test and rose to 178,607 by September 2022, an addition of 14,111 miles over roughly thirteen months. That equates to near the vehicle's average annual use of 10,506 miles, so no rapid accumulation or long-standing gap is evident. The clean defect history across both passes implies the previous keeper addressed consumables and structural items well enough to clear the annual examination without advisory flags. Given the Land Rover's age of seventeen years and 178,607 recorded miles, a buyer should still inspect chassis and suspension bushes for corrosion or wear unseen by the MOT, as the Disco's ladder frame and trailing arms are prone to structural rust. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and verify exhaust emissions and underbody integrity in person. The absence of advisories offers reassurance, but a physical inspection remains essential on a high-mileage 4x4 of this era.