2019 Tesla Model X Long Range AWD Electric · GC19 WGP

A clear pattern of recurring brake, tyre, and suspension wear has emerged across the MOT record of this 2019 Tesla Model X, with the most recent test on 16 February 2026 illustrating the trend. The 2026 assessment initially failed on dangerous nearside front inner brake pad wear below 1.5 mm combined with a significantly worn inner brake disc, before passing on the same date after rectification. Both rear brake discs were also flagged as worn, pitted, and scored, while the front lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides were noted as worn. Earlier records reinforce this pattern: an offside front tyre was recorded as bald on the inner edge in 2024, both rear tyres were close to the legal limit on their inner edges in 2025, and dangerous rear and front tyre damage with exposed plies or cords was recorded in 2023. The cumulative defect profile points to chronic inner-edge tyre wear and front brake component degradation rather than isolated incidents. Against an expected roughly 11,000 miles per year for a seven-year-old car, the 76,714 recorded miles indicate usage close to the typical rate for the model. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, with annual or near-annual MOTs recorded from 2022 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular operation rather than being laid up for extended periods. The fairly steady annual accumulation implies consistent exposure to road conditions and braking cycles, which aligns with the observed wear on brake discs, pads, suspension components, and tyres. The 2022 test additionally recorded a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft CV boot as a minor item, which later progressed to a major failure in 2023 when the boot was recorded as split and no longer preventing ingress of dirt, indicating that identified wear items were not always addressed promptly between tests. For a prospective buyer, the brake-related findings warrant close physical inspection and a road test. The nearside front inner brake disc was judged significantly and obviously worn, and both rear discs were pitted and scored, so a check for brake judder, vibration through the pedal under firm stopping, and any grinding or squealing noise from the front axle is essential. Uneven or grooved disc surfaces can also produce pulsing through the steering wheel, while binding calipers may manifest as the vehicle pulling to one side after repeated stops or as excessive heat emanating from a wheel after driving. Given the dangerous brake pad wear recorded, any remaining service life on the front pads should be verified directly rather than assumed. The suspension and tyre wear history requires equally targeted attention. Worn lower suspension arm pins or bushes on both front sides were noted in the 2026 advisories, and on a test drive this can present as clonking or knocking noises over uneven surfaces, vague or imprecise steering, and uneven tyre wear particularly on the inner edges as already documented. The recurring inner-edge tyre wear across multiple years is consistent with suspension geometry or worn bushes affecting tracking, so a four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of the inner shoulders of all four tyres is advisable. Additionally, the 2023 major failure for a split CV boot means the nearside front drive shaft joints should be examined for fresh grease contamination, splits in the rubber, or clicking noises when turning at full lock, and the offside rear reflector defect that has recurred across several tests should be confirmed as rectified.