2007 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · RN07 AEM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning persistence with steering component wear. The most recent test on 21 April 2026 at 155,816 miles resulted in a failure due to a non-functional nearside rear stop lamp and play in the offside front track rod end. While the vehicle passed after these repairs, the recurrence of the track rod end issue from the May 2025 test at 150,874 miles indicates that the previous owner failed to address developing steering geometry until a formal failure occurred. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 11,500 miles between the April 2024 and May 2025 tests, and another 5,000 miles between May 2025 and April 2026. This suggests regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally positive for preventing the- and degradation of rubber-based suspension bushings and seals common on a Discovery of this age. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering linkage. The repeated flagging of the track rod end and inner tie rod suggests that the entire front steering assembly, including ball joints and drop links, may soon require a comprehensive overhaul. Furthermore, the 2025 advisories regarding uneven tyre wear on the edges of the rubber point to potential alignment issues or worn-out control arm bushings. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, close attention should also be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis rails and mounting points, as these areas were not highlighted in the recent MOT history but remain common failure points for this model.