2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-DYN S D A 2.0L Diesel · 20 BBA

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, though the maintenance trend shows a slight decline in suspension integrity. The most recent test on 5 September 2025 at 37,188 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged light oil misting from the offside front shock absorber. This indicates the beginning of a seal failure, which typically progresses to a full leak over time. The mileage pattern is consistent and typical for a six-year-old vehicle. Between the 8 September 2023 test at 27,625 miles and the final entry in September 2025, the car covered 9,563 miles. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which helps prevent perishing rubber components and seized calipers. Previous records indicate a reactive approach to consumables. In September 2023, the tester noted a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and thin nearside rear inner brake pads. While these were resolved by the clean pass in September 2024 at 31,810 miles, the initial failure to replace these items before the test suggests the previous owner may have relied on the MOT as a service reminder rather than following a proactive maintenance schedule. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside front suspension strut for increased leakage, as the misting noted in late 2025 may have worsened. Given the earlier flags for uneven tyre wear and brake pad thinning, a thorough check of the remaining tyre tread depths and a verification of the brake pad thickness across all four corners is advised to ensure current roadworthiness.