2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · PY17 AEB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent MOT test on 20 December 2025 at 101,868 miles passed with no defects, following a failure just three days prior due to a serious fluid leak from the nearside rear shock absorber. While the immediate mechanical issues appear resolved, the recurring nature of failures related to suspension and braking components suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they necessitate a test pass. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,300 miles per year. There is a significant jump of over 12,000 miles between the January 2023 and December 2024 tests, indicating a period of higher usage compared to the earlier years between 2020 and 2022. However, the vehicle has now crossed the 100,000-mile mark, which coincides with increased wear on the heavy-duty components typical of the Discovery Sport chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The record shows a fractured nearside front coil spring in December 2024 and a leaking rear shock absorber in December 2025. Furthermore, the brake discs were flagged for pitting, scoring, and excessive wear across both 2024 and early 2025, indicating the braking hardware is nearing the end of its service life. You should check for signs of secondary wear in the bushings and control arms, as the history indicates the suspension geometry is under significant stress at this mileage.