2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · DF19 KZP

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-03-14 at 73,411 miles with no recorded defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement: after a tyre‑cut failure in May 2022 and a headlamp dipped‑beam fault in May 2024, the car has now completed three consecutive defect‑free tests, indicating that identified issues have been resolved and the car is being kept in a stable condition. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a seven‑year‑old Discovery Sport, averaging roughly 10,500 miles per year. The interval between the May 2025 test and the latest March 2026 test spans about nine months, which is longer than the standard annual MOT cycle. The jump from 32,739 miles in May 2022 to 45,795 miles in June 2023 added 13,056 miles, while subsequent yearly increases have moderated to the low‑tens of thousands, suggesting a gradual and manageable wear rate. A buyer should inspect the front tyres for cuts, uneven wear, and tread depth, as the 2022 failure highlighted a deep ply‑penetrating cut and edge wear. The offside front headlamp dipped beam should be tested for operation, given the 2024 failure. Suspension bushes and coil springs merit close examination for deterioration, and the brake system—calipers, discs, and pads—should be checked for binding or corrosion. Finally, a thorough visual survey for rust around wheel arches, underbody panels, and any structural joints will reveal whether mileage has contributed to corrosion that may affect long‑term integrity.