1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P710 GKO

The most recent MOT, on 30 April 2025, was a clean pass at 159,533 miles with no advisory notes. That result came two days after a failure on 28 April at the same recorded mileage, which suggests a minor defect was corrected immediately and without the vehicle being driven in between. With four straight passes stretching back to March 2022, and no advisories on any of them, the maintenance trend is genuinely stable and shows no signs of mechanical decline. The mileage pattern tells a clear story. The Discovery recorded 156,757 miles in March 2022, then 157,722 in April 2023, 158,582 in April 2024, and 159,533 in April 2025. That equates to 860 to 965 miles per year between tests, far below the lifetime average of roughly 5,300 miles annually. The car is not being used heavily; the low recent mileage points to occasional light use rather than sustained daily driving. That duty cycle reduces wear on consumables but allows age-related deterioration of rubber seals, hoses, and gaskets to set in. The clean history means there are no recurring faults to track, which is a positive sign, but a 30-year-old Discovery deserves a physical inspection before purchase. Check the chassis rails, outriggers, and boot floor for corrosion, as structural rust is the main reason these vehicles leave the road. Also inspect the suspension bushes, swivel housing oil seals, and the brake callipers for binding, all common issues on this model. The 2025 failure carries no recorded defect reason, so ask the seller directly what prompted it and what was repaired.