2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport D 4X2 2.0L Diesel · CL04 RAE

A clean and stable MOT history underpins this 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport D, with the most recent test on 13 August 2025 passing without any advisories or defects recorded. That result follows a prior pass in December 2024 and an earlier pass in November 2023, demonstrating consistent roadworthiness over three annual examinations. The sole blemish in the record is a fail dated 15 November 2024, just weeks before the December pass; notably, no defect categories were logged against that failure, which suggests either an administrative retest or a minor issue rectified at the time. With no advisories appearing across any of the recorded tests, there is no documented pattern of recurring wear items such as corroded brake pipes, perished suspension components, or structural rust that a buyer would need to budget for based on the official history alone. The recorded mileage of 35,901 miles against an age of roughly five years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 7,180 miles, which sits squarely within normal usage expectations for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no unusual spikes between test entries, no extended gaps that would imply long-term standing, and the figures progress steadily in line with regular daily driving. This kind of usage profile is mechanically beneficial because it avoids the two extremes that tend to cause problems: very low mileage leading to dried seals, stale fluids and deteriorated tyres, and very high mileage accelerating wear on clutches, turbos, dual-mass flywheels and suspension linkages. The diesel powertrain in particular benefits from this steady, moderate use as it allows the diesel particulate filter to undergo regular regeneration cycles. Because the MOT record is devoid of specific advisories, there are no component wear patterns documented for the buyer to investigate further, which makes a pre-purchase inspection and test drive particularly important. On a road test, pay close attention to the steering and suspension, listening for clonks or knocks from the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar bushes and lower wishbone bushes as these are common wear points on Discovery Sports and would not yet have been flagged at the current mileage. Feel for any vagueness in the steering response, uneven tyre wear indicating an alignment or suspension issue, and any pulling to one side under braking, which could point to binding calipers or warped brake discs. The nine-speed automatic transmission should shift smoothly through all gears without hesitation or flaring, and the diesel engine should start cleanly without excessive smoke from the exhaust, run smoothly at idle, and pull strongly without any flat spots that might suggest turbocharger or DPF issues. In addition to the dynamic checks, a thorough physical inspection is worthwhile given the absence of MOT advisories on the record. Examine the underside for any early signs of corrosion on the subframe, wishbones and brake pipe runs, particularly around the wheel arches and sills where salt can accumulate. Check that all warning lights extinguish promptly after start-up, confirm the operation of the four-wheel-drive system indicators if relevant to this derivative, and verify that the AdBlue system is functioning correctly as a failure here will prevent the vehicle from starting once the fluid is depleted. Insisting on a service history to confirm that oil, filters and brake fluid have been changed at the correct intervals will provide further reassurance, but mechanically the documented MOT record presents a vehicle that has remained reliably roadworthy throughout its life so far.