2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn SE Mhev A 2.0L Petrol · LT21 ANF

The vehicle’s roadworthiness shows a concerning trend of recurring brake and tyre issues, despite passing its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 30,176 miles. The tester flagged binding rear brakes—both discs worn, pitted, and pads thinning—indicating persistent neglect of a critical safety system. While the March 2026 test passed, the presence of these advisories suggests the problem has not been fully addressed, as similar rear brake defects were noted in the March 2025 test at 24,504 miles. The nearside front tyre’s edge wear also points to alignment or tracking issues, while the 2024 failure for a bulging front tyre and ineffective wiper underscores a pattern of deferred maintenance on consumables. Mileage accumulation has been steady but low for the vehicle’s age, with roughly 6,035 miles per year—a figure typical for a lightly used SUV. The most recent MOT in March 2026 shows just 5,672 miles since the previous test, suggesting either infrequent use or a period of inactivity. The gap between the 2024 failure and the 2025 pass (5,685 miles over 11 months) aligns with this pattern, though the absence of defects in the April 2024 pass test (contrasting sharply with the fail on the same day) raises questions about whether the bulging tyre was addressed or simply overlooked. The clean 2024 pass record is an outlier, implying either a one-off inspection error or a brief phase of proper upkeep. A buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of the rear brake system, given the repeated advisories for pitted discs and thinning pads—these could escalate to binding or uneven braking if ignored. The front suspension bushes, noted as worn in March 2025 but not retested, should be checked for excessive play or noise, as degraded bushes accelerate tyre wear and handling deterioration. Tyres demand close scrutiny: the bulging front tyre from 2024, though not repeated, signals a past structural failure risk, while the nearside front tyre’s edge wear suggests misalignment or uneven loading. Finally, verify the windscreen wiper mechanism, as the 2024 failure indicates potential electrical or linkage wear that could impair visibility in wet conditions.