2017 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · X77 ELC

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery presents a stable and unblemished roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 7 August 2025 at 107,565 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across five successive MOT tests from March 2022 to August 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. This consistent clean sheet indicates the previous keeper maintained the vehicle to a standard that satisfied DVSA criteria at each interval, with no worsening or recurring fault trend evident in the official data. Annual mileage averages around 11,952 miles, a typical figure for a nine-year-old vehicle of this type. The records show steady accumulation: 52,398 miles in March 2022, 54,619 by August 2022, then 71,631 in August 2023, 89,466 in August 2024, and 107,565 in August 2025. No unusual gaps or sudden spikes appear. The five-month interval between the March and August 2022 tests covered only 2,221 miles, suggesting lighter use in that period, but the subsequent yearly tests each added roughly 17,000 to 18,000 miles, reflecting normal commuting or touring patterns rather than neglect or excessive commercial duty. Given the absence of any flagged advisories across the history, the MOT record alone reveals no outstanding suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, caliper, or structural corrosion concerns. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the chassis and subframe for hidden rust, verify the condition of suspension components under load, and confirm genuine service history for the drivetrain and timing chain. The clean MOT trail implies disciplined upkeep, yet official tests capture only roadside-visible defects at the time of testing. Pre-purchase checks should prioritise the air suspension system common to this model, examine brake line integrity behind wheel arch liners, and assess tyre wear against the recorded mileage. The Discovery cleared its final test only eleven months before today's date, so the certificate remains current, but a physical evaluation remains essential to validate the paper record against real-world mechanical condition.