2015 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SV15 YAE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent testing data. The latest MOT on 8 October 2025 at 135,793 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all legal and safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and late 2023, suggesting that the current owner is maintaining the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures during annual inspections. At 135,793 miles, this eleven-year-old Discovery has averaged approximately 12,345 miles per year. The record shows a consistent pattern of usage, with a notable jump of 21,613 miles between November 2022 and November 2023, followed by another 15,679 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. This high annual mileage indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting idle, which often prevents seal degradation and internal corrosion in drivetrain components but accelerates the wear on suspension and braking hardware. Despite the clean recent results, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the air suspension system and bushings. Given the high mileage, the rubber components in the suspension arms are prone to cracking or tearing. The failure recorded on 16 November 2023 at 114,344 miles, which was rectified five days later for a pass, suggests a minor defect was identified and addressed. You should check for signs of oil leaks from the dampers and inspect the brake caliper seals, as high-mileage Land Rovers frequently experience accelerated wear on these specific areas which do not always trigger a standard MOT failure until they become critical.