2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport 1.5L Petrol · AF70 HRP

The Discovery Sport presents a clean bill of health as of its most recent MOT on 11 December 2025 at 26,690 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and, by the available evidence, improving, given that the vehicle has now recorded consecutive clean passes following a failed test at the same mileage just hours earlier on the same date in December 2024. That earlier failure at 23,955 miles showed no defects recorded, suggesting either a same-day retest after a minor issue was rectified or an administrative anomaly, but the subsequent pass on the same date and the fully clean December 2025 result indicate the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently roadworthy standard through its most recent checks. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 6,672 miles per year across approximately four years of use. The interval between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests shows an increase of 2,735 miles over twelve months, which is a modest uptick from the earlier average and suggests slightly heavier recent use or a return to more regular driving after a period of lighter motoring. No significant gaps appear in the MOT record, and the annual testing pattern is consistent, which implies the vehicle has remained in active use without prolonged periods of dormancy that could raise concerns about deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, or brake seizure from standing. With no recurring mechanical or structural faults appearing across multiple tests, there are no specific problem areas flagged in the MOT history that demand particular attention. The absence of advisories or failures relating to suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or exhaust emissions across both the 2024 and 2025 entries is a positive indicator of sound mechanical condition. A prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection, paying close attention to the underside for any signs of corrosion or structural deterioration not yet severe enough to warrant a tester's attention, particularly around subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake lines, as Land Rover products of this era can be susceptible to corrosion in salted road conditions. Tyre condition and tread depth remain worth verifying directly, as even a clean MOT does not guarantee tyres will remain legal over the coming months given the vehicle's recent increase in usage. The braking system, while passing its most recent check without comment, should be test-driven for any signs of binding, uneven pulling, or pedal sponginess that could indicate developing caliper or servo issues between test dates. Overall, the record supports a well-maintained vehicle with no documented recurring faults, making it a low-risk proposition from a roadworthiness standpoint, provided a standard pre-purchase inspection confirms the physical condition matches the paper trail.