2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · GA13 GOW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection. The January 2025 test at 100,659 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a period of intermittent failures in late 2022 and late 2023, suggesting that previous mechanical or structural issues were successfully rectified. The current status indicates the vehicle has moved into a phase of consistent maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical nine-year usage pattern, averaging approximately 11,184 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 64,139 miles in January 2023 to 81,742 miles in December 2023, and finally reaching 100,659 miles by January 2025. This steady increase suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stationary storage, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished rubber seals. While the recent history is clean, the failures recorded in December 2022 and December 2023 warrant a thorough physical inspection of wear-and-tear components. You should specifically examine the suspension bushings, coil springs, and control arms for signs of degradation. Given the Land Rover Discovery Sport's weight and typical driving profiles, checking for excessive play in the steering linkage and inspecting the underbody for corrosion or oil leaks from the drivetrain is advisable. The absence of advisories in the most recent test is a positive indicator for the current state of consumables. However, because the vehicle has surpassed the 100,000-mile mark, a close inspection of the brake discs for scoring and the brake pads for remaining thickness is necessary. Ensure all previous failure points have been addressed with high-quality parts to prevent a recurrence of the issues seen in the 2022 and 2023 MOT cycles.