2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.2L Diesel · LR15 LCR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on July 29, 2025, 73,061 miles. However, the mechanical history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The car failed the test just one mile prior on the same day, due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm bush and thin rear brake pads. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the recurring failures suggest the owner only addresses components once they reach the point of legal failure during inspection. At 11 years old, the recorded 73,061 miles represents an average annual usage of approximately 6,600 miles, which is consistent with low-use patterns. There is a significant gap in data between August 2022 (23,621 miles) and August 2023 (36,587 miles), where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in a year. Since then, usage has levelled more steadily at roughly 9,000 miles per annum. The low overall mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and perished tyres, as seen in the earlier records. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The history shows a progression from slight play in a front ball joint in 2024 to a total failure of the bush in 2025. You should check for play in all control arms and bushes to ensure the recent repairs were comprehensive. The braking system also shows signs of neglect; the 2023 test noted pitted and scored discs across all corners alongside thin pads. Given the 2025 failure for thin rear pads, the remaining life of the brake components is likely limited and requires immediate measurement of thickness.