2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE D Mhev A 2.0L Diesel · KT70 MMA

The vehicle holds a current, valid MOT following the January 2026 test at 45,374 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The most recent test flagged a slightly damaged or perishing nearside rear tyre and rear brake pads wearing thin, indicating that basic consumable upkeep is being left to the point of advisory intervention. Looking back, the January 2025 test at 29,974 miles flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn front suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. The January 2024 test at 20,109 miles also noted a perishing nearside front tyre. This pattern suggests a recurring neglect of tyre condition and suspension wear items rather than isolated, one-off defects. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. The vehicle covered 9,865 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, then 15,400 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. That uptick in the most recent year is still within a normal annual range and does not raise concerns about excessive use or long-term standing. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record that would suggest the car was off the road for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, specifically the lower arm bushes and ball joints, given the advisories raised in January 2025. Worn bushes at that mileage on a Discovery Sport are not uncommon, but the fact they were flagged and the car has since covered a further 15,400 miles means deterioration may have progressed. The rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in January 2026, so the condition of the rear discs and pads should be checked for uneven wear or lipping. Tyre condition across all four wheels, including the sidewalls for cracking or perishing, deserves close scrutiny given the repeated tyre-related advisories spanning three consecutive tests. The nearside rear tyre was specifically called out in the most recent test, so its current depth and structural integrity should be verified. A thorough inspection of the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, is advisable given the vehicle's age and typical Land Rover vulnerability to underbody deterioration.