2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · GX67 URF

The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 November 2025 at 63,661 miles, resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged several advisories that suggest the vehicle is entering a phase of increased wear. The maintenance trend is currently stable but showing early signs of deterioration. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on the edges, indicating potential alignment or suspension geometry issues. The nearside front tyre also had a nail puncture. Front lower suspension arm pins or bushes were worn, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. The offside front windscreen was damaged but did not affect the driver's view. These items, while not serious enough to fail the test, point to deferred attention on consumables and suspension components. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical use for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between the February 2023 test at 39,429 miles and the November 2024 test at 52,641 miles, the vehicle covered 13,212 miles in approximately 21 months. The subsequent jump to 63,661 miles by November 2025 represents 11,020 miles in roughly 12 months, indicating a noticeable increase in annual mileage. This acceleration in usage may explain the cluster of wear-related advisories appearing in the most recent test, as higher mileage places greater demand on tyres, brakes, and suspension bushes. The MOT history reveals a recurring pattern of brake disc wear. In February 2024 at 46,990 miles, both rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored. In February 2022 at 32,604 miles, both front brake discs received the same advisory. This suggests the vehicle has experienced uneven or premature disc wear across both axles over time, possibly due to binding calipers, aggressive driving, or poor-quality replacement parts. A prospective buyer should inspect the current condition of all brake discs and pads, paying particular attention to lipping, scoring, and thickness variation. The front lower suspension arm bushes flagged in the November 2025 test warrant close inspection. Worn bushes can cause vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and knocking over bumps. Given that both front tyres were worn on the edges in the same test, a full four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The windscreen damage, while currently passing, should be monitored for crack propagation. Overall, the vehicle appears fundamentally sound with no structural or major mechanical failures recorded, but the accumulation of minor wear items suggests a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on the front suspension, brakes, and tyre condition is essential.