2021 Land Rover Discovry Sprt Rdyn HSE P300E A 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · GE21 BOF

The Discovery Sport holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 7 May 2025 at 69,175 miles, but the maintenance trend is one of emerging wear rather than consistent preventative care. The vehicle passed its most recent test, yet the tester flagged both front inner brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. This same defect appeared on the very previous test on 6 May 2025, when the car failed due to worn wiper blades alongside those same brake disc concerns. The wiper blades were evidently replaced between the two tests, yet the brake disc wear carried over into the pass, suggesting a superficial fix rather than a thorough inspection of braking components. The 2024 test at 60,937 miles was entirely clean, meaning these front brake issues have developed over the last 8,238 miles and were not addressed proactively. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of intensive use. The vehicle has covered roughly 13,835 miles per year since new, which is high for a five-year-old Discovery Sport. The jump from 60,937 miles in July 2024 to 69,175 miles by May 2025 represents 8,238 miles in just over ten months, confirming sustained high-mileage driving. Such usage accelerates wear on consumables and places greater stress on suspension bushes, brake components, and drivetrain mounts. The MOT record is sparse, with only three tests documented, so a full service history would be essential to verify whether routine maintenance kept pace with this demanding mileage. A buyer should pay close attention to the front braking system. The repeated advisory on both inner brake discs points to persistent scoring or uneven wear, which often accompanies worn pads, sticking calipers, or debris ingress. Inspect the disc thickness, pad condition, and caliper slide pins for free movement. Given the high annual mileage, suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs deserve a thorough check for deterioration. The vehicle sits on a platform prone to subframe and underbody corrosion, so a physical inspection of the chassis, particularly around mounting points and suspension pickup areas, is advisable. The clean 2024 pass suggests the car was in better condition not long ago, but the rapid accumulation since then demands a careful mechanical review before purchase.