2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Mhev Auto 2.0L Diesel · AX70 BNJ

The Discovery Sport presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 28 August 2025 at 62,519 miles, passed with zero defects or advisories, indicating no immediate mechanical or structural concerns at that time. The preceding test on 22 March 2024 at 66,509 miles also passed cleanly. This back-to-back clean record suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a consistent standard, with no recurring faults or emerging deterioration trends visible in the official data. The mileage pattern, however, warrants careful scrutiny. Between March 2024 and August 2025, the recorded distance dropped from 66,509 to 62,519 miles, a decrease of 3,990 miles. This is physically impossible under normal use and strongly indicates a clocking discrepancy, a replacement odometer, or a data entry error in the DVSA record. The vehicle is approximately five years old with a final reading of 62,519 miles, equating to roughly 12,500 miles per year, which is above average for its age. High annual mileage typically accelerates wear on consumable components such as brake discs, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain mounts, even when the MOT record remains clean. A clean MOT history is reassuring but does not substitute for a physical inspection. The Discovery Sport's MHEV diesel powertrain places particular demand on the exhaust after-treatment system, including the diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction components. A buyer should verify cold-start behaviour, regeneration cycles, and any dashboard warning lights related to emissions control. The air suspension system, common on this model, should be checked for compressor function, air spring integrity, and correct ride height calibration, as failures here are costly and not always flagged during a standard MOT. Structural inspection is equally important. Examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe runs, particularly if the vehicle has been used for towing or driven on salted roads. The high annual mileage figure, assuming it is genuine, implies significant use that may have stressed engine mounts, gearbox components, and cooling system parts. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician, including a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes, is strongly advised before committing to the purchase.