2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · MD53 PPU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 14 June 2025 at 120,645 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistent clean record mirrors the outcomes from 2023, 2022, and 2021, indicating that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical and structural standards without recurring failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,484 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low use between March 2021 (117,124 miles) and July 2022 (117,177 miles), where the vehicle covered only 53 miles in over thirteen months. Since then, mileage has increased steadily, reaching the recorded total in the 2025 test. While low mileage suggests reduced wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it can also lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid seals due to long periods of inactivity. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension system. Land Rover Discoveries of this era are prone to corrosion on the chassis rails and rear mounting points which may not always be highlighted until they become a structural failure. The buyer should also check for perished suspension bushes and leaks in the shock absorbers, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot rather than wear. Testing the brake system for binding calipers or pitted discs is also essential given the intervals where the vehicle sat stationary.