2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · ON02 ANG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred component replacement. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 50,879 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior at 50,866 miles. That failure included a fractured offside front coil spring and multiple tyre defects. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old Discovery Sport, averaging approximately 4,625 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between October 2022 at 44,990 miles and October 2023 at 47,117 miles, where the vehicle covered only 2,127 miles in a year. This low usage likely explains the recurring advisories for perishing and cracking on the tyres across several years, as rubber-based components degrade through age and lack of movement rather than mileage-based wear. A buyer must focus specifically on the braking system and suspension components. The record shows a persistent issue with pitted and scored brake discs that have been flagged since at least 2024, with thin pads finally noted in late 2025. This indicates the vehicle has likely sat for long periods, allowing surface corrosion to develop. Given the fractured coil spring recorded in October 2025, a thorough inspection of the remaining suspension springs and bushings is essential to ensure no further structural fatigue exists. The recurring history of tyre sidewall damage also suggests the current rubber may be nearing the end of its safe life regardless of tread depth.