2018 Maserati Levante S Auto 3.0L Petrol · JR13 REN

The most recent MOT in January 2026 was a pass, but only after advisories for significant wear on both front and brake discs. This is part of a clear, recurring pattern throughout the vehicle's testing history. The dominant issue is consistent and serious brake component wear. Every MOT has noted problems with the discs and, on two occasions, the pads. The 2023 test was a failure due to rear pads below the legal limit, scored discs, and a split exhaust mounting. While the exhaust and other issues from that failure appear to have been rectified for subsequent passes, the brake wear advisories have persisted. The trend for the brakes does not look to be improving. The same wear warnings on the discs have been noted in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The language in 2024 indicated "pitted or scored" discs, while the more recent tests specify they are "worn, but not excessively," which may suggest they have been replaced since the severe state noted in 2023, but are already wearing again. The recurring nature of these advisories suggests an underlying issue, such as a sticky caliper, alignment problem, or simply a very aggressive driving style that is consuming brake parts prematurely.