2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · CL08 ROO

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport was conducted on 13 October 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean result, combined with four prior consecutive passes also free of advisories across the 2022 to 2024 period, suggests a stable and well-maintained trend. The absence of recurring flags for items such as suspension components, brake wear, exhaust integrity, or lighting and visibility systems is a positive indicator, particularly for a vehicle of this age and class where advisories relating to bushes, coil springs, and brake discs are common. Prospective buyers should nevertheless note that a clean MOT history does not preclude the development of wear items that have not yet reached statutory failure thresholds. The recorded mileage of 80,788 miles over a seven-year period equates to an annual average of approximately 11,541 miles, which is broadly typical for a UK-driven family SUV of this type. There are no significant gaps in the mileage progression between recorded tests, indicating the vehicle has been in consistent use rather than left standing for extended intervals. This pattern is mechanically favourable, as regular running tends to keep seals, brakes, and drivetrain components in healthier working condition compared to low-mileage or stored vehicles. It does, however, mean that consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and service-related components will have experienced steady wear, and any major mechanical items will have accumulated moderate usage for their age. Given the clean MOT history and absence of recorded advisories, the buyer inspection should focus on age-and-mileage-related deterioration rather than chasing specific flagged defects. Tyres should be examined closely for both tread depth and, critically, sidewall perishing or cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of wear and a seven-year-old vehicle may be approaching the point where replacement is prudent even with legal tread remaining. The 12V battery is a known weak point on many Land Rover products and should be tested for cranking performance and state of charge, particularly if the vehicle has been used for short journeys. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, and any signs of binding calipers, and a firm brake pedal test from speed should reveal any shudder or pull that may not yet have been flagged. Fluid conditions, including engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, and the automatic transmission fluid where applicable, should be checked for age-related degradation, as these are serviced on a calendar basis rather than purely by mileage. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the suspension behaviour typical of this model, listening for clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces that could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or rear suspension components, and checking for any uneven tyre wear patterns on the rear axle which can indicate alignment or trailing arm issues. The 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel or petrol engine, depending on specification, should be observed for any timing chain rattle on cold start, coolant leaks from the thermostat housing or EGR cooler area, and excessive smoke from the exhaust under load. The nine-speed automatic transmission should be evaluated for smooth, timely shifts without hesitation or flare, and the four-wheel-drive system, where fitted, should engage cleanly without judder or warning lights. Finally, verifying the service book history for regular stamps at appropriate intervals will provide further reassurance that the strong MOT record reflects genuine mechanical upkeep rather than simply a vehicle that has not yet encountered its first major service interval.