LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2018 · 2.0L DIESEL

The Discovery Sport shows a concerning maintenance trend that is not improving. The most recent test on 21 January 2022 at 68,581 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, yet on the very same day at 68,580 miles the vehicle had failed outright. The tester recorded service brake efficiency below requirements under 1.2.2 (a) (i) and rear brakes imbalanced across axle 2 under 1.2.1 (b) (i). A same-day failure followed by a pass implies remedial brake work was carried out immediately, but the underlying neglect that caused the failure is a red flag for a buyer. Recorded mileage sits at 68,581 against an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,573 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The gap between the 11 January 2021 test at 50,595 miles and the January 2022 tests shows about 17,986 miles added in twelve months, a slightly elevated annual rate but not abnormal. The history is sparse, with only three entries, so long periods of use between tests remain undocumented. The January 2022 brake failure demands a physical inspection of the rear braking circuit. The buyer should check rear brake discs for scoring, calipers for seizure or binding, and flexible brake hoses for internal degradation that could cause imbalance. Confirm the service brake efficiency now meets limits under load, as a prior below-requirement result points to worn friction material or contaminated surfaces. The January 2021 pass noted front wiper blades beginning to smear the screen, a minor consumable item rather than a mechanical risk. No suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or structural integrity issues appear in the record. Given the brake imbalance fault, a prudent buyer should commission a four-wheel brake test and underside check before purchase.