2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LD67 VHO

A persistent theme across the MOT history of this 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is progressive brake disc deterioration, with pitted and scored surfaces flagged at every annual examination from 2021 through 2025. The most recent test on 1 November 2025 recorded the vehicle as a pass, but carried advisories for both front brake discs, the nearside rear brake disc, and inner-edge tread wear on both rear tyres. Earlier tests show the same brake disc advisories appearing in 2022, 2023, and 2024, with the 2024 examination noting wear on all four discs. The 2021 test additionally flagged heavily pitted rear brake discs and front tyres worn close to the legal limit. This is a six-year unbroken chain of brake-related advisories, suggesting the discs have been approaching the end of their service life for some time and are likely to require replacement within the next service interval, particularly at the front. The recorded mileage of 44,854 miles over approximately nine years equates to an average of around 4,980 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. There are no significant testing gaps in the MOT record, with annual tests consistently recorded from 2020 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than laid up for extended periods. Low annual mileage of this nature typically results in less wear on major drivetrain components, but can also lead to longer-duration standing periods which may accelerate corrosion on underbody components, brake surface oxidation, and deterioration of rubber items such as bushes, seals, and tyres due to prolonged static loading on the same contact patches. For a prospective buyer, the brake disc advisories warrant direct physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsing through the pedal under moderate deceleration, which would indicate the pitted surfaces are wearing the new friction material unevenly. Inspect all visible disc faces for deep ridging or significant lipping, and check the rear tyres carefully for uneven inner-edge wear, as this pattern has been flagged repeatedly and may indicate a tracking or suspension geometry issue rather than simple tyre ageing. Given that the same brake disc components have been flagged across multiple consecutive tests, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should include measurement of remaining disc thickness against manufacturer minimum specifications, as the cost of replacing all four discs and pads can be considerable. Attention should also be paid to the rear suspension and underbody, as the Discovery Sport platform is known for corrosion on rear lower suspension arms, trailing arms, and subframe mounting points, none of which have been captured in the MOT advisories to date but would warrant close examination given the vehicle's age and exposure to winter road conditions. On test, listen for clonks or thuds from the rear over uneven surfaces, particularly when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and check for any lateral wandering or instability under braking that could indicate worn bushes or compromised rear suspension geometry. Verify that no warning lights remain illuminated on the instrument cluster, particularly relating to the diesel particulate filter or AdBlue system if this is the diesel variant, and confirm the operation of the terrain response system and stop-start functionality as electrical faults on these can be a common concern on this model.