2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SB62 ADY

The Discovery presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 June 2025 at 125,758 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass on 3 July 2024 at 101,407 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried through. The single failure on 26 June 2024 at 100,903 miles listed no defects, indicating a likely administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle passing seven days later. Mileage accumulation sits high for a 2017 plate. The record shows 43,726 miles in May 2022, jumping to 73,732 by July 2023, then 100,903 by June 2024, and 125,758 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 27,000 to 30,000 miles per year across the last three intervals, well above the implied 13,973 annual average and pointing to sustained motorway or commercial-style use. The sparse five-entry history with no advisories means wear between tests is undocumented, so consumable condition remains unverified by the MOT alone. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and front lower arms for fatigue given the high annual mileage. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for warping or binding after prolonged heavy use. Structural underbody corrosion around chassis rails and subframes should be checked, as salt exposure on a high-mileage 4x4 often accelerates hidden decay. The clean advisory sheet offers no recurring fault pattern to track. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, though the undocumented gaps leave genuine mechanical condition dependent on a independent pre-purchase inspection.