2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · GY68 TPX

The vehicle presents a technically roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 75,745 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one mile prior. That failure involved an inoperative engine management light and emissions failures, indicating underlying electronic or sensor-related issues that were ignored until the MOT test demanded attention. The trend shows an owner who only addresses faults when they trigger a test failure, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At a recorded mileage of 75,745 miles, the vehicle averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which is consistent with an eight-year-old SUV. There is a period of high activity between July 2024 and June 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 7,000 miles in under eleven months. This burst of usage explains the rapid wear on brake components noted across multiple tests. The mileage itself suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which is generally beneficial for preventing internal corrosion compared to long periods of standing. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system, as records show a persistent history of pitting and scoring on both front and rear discs. The July 2024 test flagged thin pads and discs across all axles, and by June 2025 the front inner discs were again noted. This suggests the components are being run to the absolute limit of their functional life. Furthermore, the recurring engine management light malfunction and emissions failure in 2025 are serious concerns; a professional diagnostic scan is required to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the oxygen sensors or ECU system that were simply cleared to pass the test.