2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · S30 LDE
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 172,131 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S30 LDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 172,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
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S30 LDE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Discovery (S30 LDE) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
S30 LDE Mileage History
- 24/10/2023156,748 mi
- 14/10/2024163,280 mi+6,532 mi
- 20/10/2025169,628 mi+6,348 mi
- 04/03/2026172,127 mi+2,499 mi
- 16/03/2026172,131 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
The plastic inlet manifolds on 3.0 diesels crack under heat cycles, causing boost leaks, restricted performance mode, and DPF regeneration failures.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
The front lower control arm bushes wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocking noises at low speed and uneven tyre wear.
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