2017 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT2.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though the most recent MOT results indicate a shift toward developing wear in the front suspension components. While the October 2025 test at 80,503 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged severe deterioration of the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover and the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover. This follows a period of clean MOT results between July 2022 and October 2024, suggesting that the vehicle is now entering a phase where rubber components and suspension bushings require closer monitoring. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for a 2017 vehicle. The car has covered 80,503 miles over approximately nine years, averaging roughly 8,945 miles annually. The records show steady progression, such as the jump from 48,240 miles in July 2022 to 62,325 miles in January 2024, and more recently from 70,857 miles in October 2024 to 80,503 miles in October 2025. This regular usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent certain types of seal degradation, though it does mean mechanical components are subject to standard wear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly to ensure the flagged dust cover issues have been addressed with genuine parts. The deterioration of these covers often precedes ball joint failure, so checking for play in the steering and suspension linkage is necessary. Previous records from July 2021 noted pitted rear brake discs and from September 2020 noted thin brake pads, indicating that the braking system undergoes standard consumable replacement. Given the recent suspension advisories, a thorough check of the front wishbones and anti-roll bar assembly is recommended to confirm no further mechanical play has developed.