2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · LJ16 ADW

The vehicle demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent 2025-06-18 MOT at 71,921 miles recording a pass and no defects. However, the preceding 2025-06-02 test at 71,892 miles also showed a pass, contradicting the failure notation. This inconsistency suggests a potential administrative error or minor issue resolved before the final test. Previous MOTs from 2022 to 2024 consistently passed with no defects, indicating reliable maintenance. The absence of structural, braking, or emissions issues in all records confirms the car meets basic roadworthiness standards. The mileage of 71,921 miles over 10 years aligns with an average of 7,192 miles annually, typical for the model. A notable gap exists between the 2023-08-11 test (60,836 miles) and 2024-08-12 test (67,850 miles), spanning 7,014 miles, which may reflect reduced usage or infrequent testing. The subsequent 2025 tests show minimal mileage growth, suggesting the vehicle has been parked or driven sparingly in the final year. This pattern could indicate prolonged inactivity, warranting inspection for battery degradation, fluid contamination, or corrosion in stagnant areas. A buyer should prioritise checking suspension components, particularly rear coil springs and bushings, given the model’s known susceptibility to wear. The absence of brake-related defects in all tests is reassuring, but visual inspection of calipers and discs for binding or uneven wear is advised. Structural integrity remains unmentioned in records, but underbody corrosion, especially in high-mileage areas, should be scrutinised. The lack of advisories suggests no urgent concerns, though the recent MOT anomaly warrants verification of the failure’s resolution.