2010 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · K70 GRM

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a worsening trajectory regarding structural integrity and suspension components. While it passed the latest test in February 2026 at 161,170 miles, the tester identified active corrosion on the chassis and structure within 30cm of a mounting. This follows similar corrosion reports from February 2025, indicating that the rust is an ongoing process rather than an isolated incident, despite not yet compromising the structural security of the vehicle. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There was a significant interval of 25,015 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026, which explains the rapid wear noted on the tyres in the most recent inspection. The clean record from February 2024 at 116,055 miles suggests a period of good condition, but the subsequent high-mileage run has clearly placed increased strain on the heavy-duty chassis and rubber components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis mounting points to ensure the reported corrosion has not progressed beyond the point of economical repair. The history shows recurring issues with the suspension, specifically the worn arm bushes that caused a 2023 failure and the corroded rear suspension arm noted in 2026. Additionally, the nearside front CV boot, which was marked severely deteriorated in 2025, should be checked for grease leakage or potential drivetrain damage. The fact that multiple tyres were flagged as near the legal limit in the latest test suggests the owner is only replacing consumables when they reach failure..