2004 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WK54 EHC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on December 9, 2025 at 129,693 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent lapse in standards following a significant failure just four days prior to that pass. The failure identified multiple critical electrical and mechanical faults, including a steering rack inner joint defect and several inoperative lighting units. While the vehicle passed the subsequent retest, the presence of a knocking noise in the steering suggests that components are reaching the end of life and require immediate monitoring. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 129,693 miles represents an average of approximately 5,895 miles per year. The data shows very low usage intervals between 2023 and late 2025, with only 3,246 miles covered between August 2023 and December 2024. This low-frequency usage suggests the vehicle may have been left sitting stationary for extended periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, as the tester flagged corrosion on both outer undersills during the December 2025 tests. Rust in these areas on a Discovery can progress rapidly and compromise the frame if not treated. Furthermore, the steering system should be tested for continued play or knocking to ensure the rack inner joint issue has been properly rectified. Given the multiple lamp failures recorded recently, a comprehensive check of the wiring loom and bulb holders is necessary to ensure no underlying electrical faults remain present.