2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · AE68 BCK

The 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport is presently roadworthy following the September 27 2025 MOT at 58,225 miles, which recorded no defects. The immediately preceding September 26 2025 test, conducted at 58,214 miles, documented a serious near‑side front shock absorber fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)), ineffective windscreen wipers (3.4 (b) (ii)) and a tyre cut reaching the ply (5.2.3 (d) (i)), indicating that the vehicle required remedial attention before the latest pass. The trend is therefore not stable; a failure in September 2025 was resolved and the vehicle passed the subsequent test, suggesting recent corrective work. The mileage has risen from 25,790 miles in September 2021 to 58,225 miles in July 2026, averaging roughly 7,300 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old model. A notable jump occurred between the May 3 2023 test at 42,255 miles and the May 30 2024 test at 55,955 miles, representing an addition of 13,700 miles in just over ten months, far exceeding the average annual increase. Prior to 2023 the increments were modest, around 3,000–4,000 miles per year, and after the 2024 jump the mileage rose at a more regular pace of about 2,000 miles annually. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the suspension system, specifically checking the near‑side front shock absorber for continued leakage, the condition of the front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs, and verifying that the recent fluid leak was fully repaired. The repeated advisories on front brake pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) and pitted, scored discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) suggest a need to inspect pad thickness, disc surface integrity and caliper operation. The 2025 failure concerning the tyre cut and wiper effectiveness warrants a close examination of tyre sidewalls for any hidden damage and a functional test of the wiper blades and washer system. Finally, a visual inspection of the wheel arches, sills and underbody for rust remains advisable, given the near‑side rear tyre cut observed in 2025.