2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LD09 DAW

A consistent record of clean MOT passes defines this Discovery Sport, with five successive tests from March 2022 through December 2025 each returning no advisories or failures. This uninterrupted run of defect-free assessments points to a vehicle that has remained structurally and mechanically sound through the test items examined by DVSA examiners, covering lighting, braking, suspension, steering, tyres, exhaust emissions, and corrosion checks. While the absence of advisories does not guarantee that wear items are in new condition, it does indicate that no components have fallen below the pass threshold during routine annual inspection, including the bodywork and underbody integrity checks that often catch early corrosion on Land Rover products of this era. Recorded mileage of 69,522 miles over an eight-year span equates to roughly 8,690 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no apparent gaps in MOT testing that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the steady cadence of annual tests since first registration indicates continuous use. This mileage profile implies that consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and the timing belt or chain service intervals will have been approached at normal rates rather than being accelerated by heavy use or, conversely, degraded by prolonged standing. The drivetrain, including the nine-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel-drive system, will have been worked regularly, which is generally beneficial for maintaining fluid circulation through seals and joints. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged items in the MOT history means attention must shift to condition-based checks rather than responding to known defects. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar links, which are known wear points on this generation of Discovery Sport even when not flagged at test. Feel for any vagueness in steering response or uneven self-centring, as the electric power steering rack can develop wear at this mileage. Apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed and check for any pulsation through the pedal suggesting disc lipping or runout, and listen for scraping or grinding that would indicate pad material nearing the minimum. Underneath the vehicle, inspect the subframe mounting points, suspension arms, and brake pipe runs along the chassis for any surface corrosion that may have developed since the last MOT, as the test only requires defects to be flagged when they exceed strict thresholds. Examine the engine bay and undertrays for signs of oil seepage from the Ingenium diesel or petrol unit, particularly around the sump gasket, turbo oil feed pipes, and cam cover. Check that all four-wheel-drive system warning lights extinguish promptly on startup and that the terrain response modes engage correctly, as electronic drivetrain faults can manifest without producing mechanical symptoms detectable on test. Finally, confirm that the timing chain service interval has been observed, as neglect of this item on the 2.0-litre Ingenium engine can lead to costly failure regardless of MOT standing.