2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · WT14 BER

The DVSA record for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery presents a peculiar mechanical narrative, as every test entry on the file is logged with no recorded advisories or defect notes, yet two failures appear among the five tests captured since 2023. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, the same date that a separate failure was also logged, while a prior failure was registered on 10 May 2024 alongside a pass on 24 May 2024. Because every test on file shows no defects, advisories, or component notes, it is impossible to identify the precise mechanical cause of the two failures from the DVSA record alone. A prospective buyer should therefore treat the pass/fail sequence as a factual anomaly and obtain the underlying failure documentation from the testing centre, since the absence of defect text here is unusual and may reflect data entry omissions rather than a genuinely clean mechanical state. Over approximately nine years of service, the vehicle has accumulated 101,792 recorded miles, equating to an annual average of around 11,310 miles, which is broadly consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. The annual MOT testing pattern shows continuous compliance with no extended gaps in testing, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular road use rather than being laid up for prolonged periods. The mileage progression between tests is steady and uneventually, indicating the Discovery has been driven consistently rather than subjected to either heavy commercial duty or extended periods of inactivity. For a vehicle of this weight and specification, this rate of accumulation generally translates to predictable wear on consumables and drivetrain components, though the lack of advisory detail in the MOT file means specific wear progression cannot be traced through the testing history. Given the absence of recorded advisory items, any prospective inspection must focus on the components most commonly subject to wear on a Discovery of this age and mileage, particularly the suspension geometry, as worn front and rear suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes, and coil springs are known failure points that typically manifest as knocking over uneven terrain, vague cornering responses, or uneven tyre wear. Brake components including discs, pads, calipers, and the associated flexible hoses should be examined for binding, corrosion, and deterioration, with symptoms to listen for on a test drive being pedal judder under firm application, pulling to one side under braking, or a spongy pedal feel suggesting fluid or hose issues. On-road behaviour should also be assessed for any steering drift, knocking from the front end over speed humps, or transmission hesitation, all of which warrant physical inspection beneath the vehicle. A physical inspection on a ramp is strongly advised given the two unexplained test failures in the file, with particular attention to underbody corrosion, exhaust system integrity, and any evidence of oil leaks from the engine or drivetrain that would not necessarily be visible from the MOT data alone. Given the Discovery's known susceptibility to structural corrosion around mounting areas and the rear subframe, close examination of these zones is warranted regardless of the clean advisory record. Additionally, the vehicle should be checked for any warning lights, irregular idle behaviour, or rough gear selection during a road test, as the unexplained failures suggest an intermittent or rectified defect rather than a chronic mechanical concern. Clarifying the cause of the 2024 and 2025 failures with the testing centre or via any available repair invoices is essential before purchase, as the present MOT file alone does not provide sufficient detail to confirm the vehicle's underlying mechanical state.