2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · OV65 AGZ

The 2015 Land Rover Discovery presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 5 June 2025 at 45,389 miles passing with zero defects. Every recorded annual test from 2021 through 2025 has returned a pass with no advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep across the last five years. No recurring faults, corrosion notices, or emissions concerns appear anywhere in the record, which is a strong indicator of responsible ownership and proactive servicing. The mileage pattern reinforces that picture. The vehicle has covered roughly 7,633 miles over the five-year span from May 2021 at 37,756 miles to June 2025 at 45,389 miles, averaging approximately 1,527 miles per year during that period. That is notably low even against the already modest lifetime average of around 4,126 miles per year. The increments between tests are steady and gradual, with no sudden jumps suggesting long-distance towing or extended periods of neglect. The annual test dates have also been kept punctually, typically in late May or early June, which suggests a disciplined approach to compliance. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage Land Rovers can suffer from seized parking brakes, perished rubber bushes, and sticky calipers caused by long periods standing rather than use. The Discovery's air suspension system, if fitted, should be cycled through full extension and compression to check for compressor health and strut integrity. Underbody corrosion around the rear subframe, trailing arms, and brake pipe runs remains a known concern on this generation, even where surface rust has not yet triggered an MOT advisory. Tyre age and condition deserve close attention. The vehicle may still be running on original or early replacement rubber, and sidewall deterioration can occur well before tread depth becomes an issue. A pre-purchase inspection should include a full diagnostic scan of the chassis and powertrain modules, a fluid analysis of the gearbox and differential oils, and a test drive over varied surfaces to confirm the drivetrain is free from clunks, vibrations, or transfer case judder. The MOT record is reassuring, but it cannot substitute for hands-on verification of these known weak points.