2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · OV65 NVK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward minor mechanical degradation and electrical neglect. The most recent test in September 2025 at 107,877 miles identified a front oil leak and several minor lighting failures involving reflectors and lamps. While the vehicle passed, the appearance of an oil leak at this mileage suggests that seals or gaskets are beginning to fail, and the recurring electrical defects indicate a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 16,368 miles recorded between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 13,534 miles in the following year. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly, though the failure in October 2022 at 64,922 miles due to exposed tyre cords and inner edge wear highlights a period where the owner neglected basic consumable safety checks until the MOT forced action. A buyer must focus on the front engine area to determine the severity of the oil leak, distinguishing between a simple cover gasket and more expensive expensive seal failures. The history of inner-edge tyre wear in 2022 hints at potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes, which should be inspected for play or uneven wear today. Given the recurring issues with registration plate lamps and reflectors across multiple years, a thorough check of the wiring loom and light housings is necessary to ensure no deeper corrosion or ingress is present beyond simple blown bulbs.