2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto 2.0L Diesel · FJ69 XTG

The Discovery Sport presents a solid roadworthiness record overall, with a clear improving trend in its most recent test cycle. The most recent MOT, conducted on 5 February 2026 at 78,335 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health followed a failure just the day before on 4 February 2026 at the same mileage, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp, an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge, and an offside rear tyre with a cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords. The fact that all three defects were rectified overnight and the vehicle passed the following day indicates the previous owner addressed these issues promptly rather than neglecting them. The 2023 advisory for worn, pitted, or scored front inner brake discs at 29,551 miles appears to have been resolved, as no further brake-related advisories or failures have surfaced since. This trajectory suggests attentive maintenance in the final years of ownership. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of regular use. The vehicle has covered roughly 11,191 miles per year since new, which sits squarely within typical annual usage for a seven-year-old SUV. The recorded mileages show steady progression: 29,551 miles in March 2023, 44,502 miles in March 2024, 62,347 miles in March 2025, and 78,335 miles in February 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual increments of approximately 15,000 to 18,000 miles suggest sustained daily or long-distance use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. The MOT history itself is well maintained, with annual tests filed consistently each year and no missed cycles. A buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the clean recent result. The repeated tyre-related defects in the February 2026 failure, specifically inner edge wear on the offside front and a deep cut in the offside rear, point to potential alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have caused uneven tyre wear over time. Inspect the front and rear suspension bushes, track rod ends, and wishbone joints for play, and verify that the wheel alignment is within specification. The 2023 advisory regarding pitted or scored front brake discs warrants a check of the current disc condition and pad thickness, particularly if the vehicle has been driven hard or used for towing. Given the Discovery Sport's underbody exposure to road salt and moisture, examine the subframe, sills, and around the rear trailing arms for any signs of corrosion that may not yet constitute an MOT failure but could develop into a structural concern. The engine MIL defect from the February 2026 pre-check failure should also be verified; request a live diagnostic scan to confirm no stored fault codes remain and that all readiness monitors have reset.