2009 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · VO59 MMV

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred suspension and exhaust-related repairs. The most recent test in August 2025 at 169,497 miles passed with only minor advisories related to the windscreen and an insecure fog lamp. This represents a slight improvement over the 2024 test, which flagged multiple suspension arm issues. The overall data suggests that while the owner is addressing faults, they often do so only after failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, with roughly 4,700 miles driven between August 2024 and August 2025, and another 4,700 miles in the year preceding that. This regular usage profile suggests the vehicle has not been left to sit stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the heavy-duty drivetrain and suspension components typical of the Discovery model. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front-end suspension geometry. The August 2024 test highlighted worn rear bushes on both lower suspension arms and play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage. These are common wear points on this chassis that can lead to poor handling and uneven tyre wear if not replaced. Furthermore, the recurring inner-edge wear on tyres noted in 2022 and 2023 suggests an alignment issue or worn ball joints that may not have been fully rectified. The exhaust system also requires attention, as a minor leak in the flexi-section in 2022 escalated to a major leak and failure in 2023. While the vehicle passed the 2025 test, the history of exhaust failure indicates the component is prone to degradation. Given the age and mileage, a physical inspection should also check for significant structural corrosion on the mounting points and subframe, as the record does not explicitly detail the state of the structural integrity beyond the standard MOT pass.