2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · OV65 AYX

A clean and consistent MOT history is the defining feature of this 2015 Land Rover Discovery, with the most recent test on 16 September 2025 recording a pass and no advisories. Across the eight examinations on file from 2018 onwards, the vehicle has never failed, and the recorded defects are confined to two test dates in 2019 and 2021. The 2019 entry noted front tyre wear close to the legal limit on both nearside and offside, and the 2021 test produced four advisories covering nearside rear brake pads, rear tyre edge wear on both sides, and front lower arm rear bushes on both sides showing wear. Nothing has been flagged in the four most recent tests, indicating the wear items previously identified were addressed and that the more recent roadworthiness record is stable. Recorded mileage of 88,184 miles over approximately eleven years equates to an average of around 8,000 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and class. The annual MOT cadence is consistent year on year with no extended gaps, suggesting continuous use rather than long periods off the road. There is no sudden mileage jump between consecutive tests that would suggest tow-barge work, off-road heavy use, or odometer irregularities, and the relatively even accumulation is consistent with a mix of urban and longer-distance driving. For a vehicle of this size, weight, and intended application, this usage profile keeps wear on consumables and drivetrain components in line with expectations rather than representing either an under-used or heavily worked example. Given the advisory history, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension geometry. The 2021 advisory on both front lower arm rear bushes warrants a careful test drive over uneven surfaces, listening for clonks or knocking from the front end under load, and feeling for vague steering response or a shimmy through the wheel over rough tarmac. The bushes should also be inspected for perishing, cracking, or visible grease extrusion. The rear brake pad advisory from the same test indicates the nearside rear caliper and pads will be due for replacement if not already actioned, so a handbrake hill-hold test is worthwhile, alongside a check for any binding, pulling under light braking, or a soft pedal that could indicate a seized caliper slide pin. The rear tyre edge wear flagged in 2021 suggests an alignment issue may have been present at that time, so a check of current tyre wear patterns across the full set, particularly uneven shoulder wear, would help confirm whether the geometry has since been corrected. The 2019 advisory on both front tyres wearing close to the limit, combined with the 2021 rear tyre edge wear advisory, suggests this vehicle is sensitive to alignment and possibly to under-inflation, so the tyres currently fitted should be examined for even tread across the full width and for matched brand, size, and speed rating on the same axle. A road test should include firm braking from around 40 mph to check for pulling, vibration through the steering wheel, or pedal pulsation that could indicate warped front discs, which are a common wear item on a vehicle of this weight at this mileage. Beyond these specific items, the absence of any advisories relating to corrosion, underbody component condition, oil leaks, driveshaft gaiters, or exhaust integrity across the entire test history is a positive indicator of structural and mechanical condition at the time of examination, though a physical inspection of the subframe, brake lines, and suspension arms remains advisable given the mileage.