2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · OV67 NDN

A clean and stable MOT record is the defining mechanical takeaway for this 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport, with the vehicle passing its most recent test on 13 October 2025 and showing no advisories or defects recorded across the four documented examinations spanning 2022 to 2025. The single failure on 10 October 2025 was recorded with no defects and was almost certainly an administrative or tester-only refusal, given that the identical vehicle passed three days later without any remedial items listed. The absence of recurring advisories for components such as suspension arms, brake pipes, subframe corrosion, or exhaust components suggests that, at least on the official DVSA evidence, no chronic wear patterns have yet emerged. This represents a notably tidy picture for a nine-year-old Land Rover, a brand which frequently appears in MOT statistics with advisories relating to underbody corrosion and suspension component wear at this age. With 72,234 miles recorded against nine years of service, this Discovery Sport has covered approximately 8,026 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical UK averages for a vehicle of this age and class. The annual test dates are also tightly grouped around October each year from 2022 through 2025, indicating consistent use and continuous road presence rather than a prolonged lay-up that would risk stale brake fluid, perished rubber components, or corroded brake discs. There are no unusual gaps between tests and no sudden mileage spikes recorded, both of which are reassuring signs from a usage perspective. The mileage suggests that consumable wear items such as brake pads, brake discs, tyres, and the timing chain components common to the 2.0 diesel Ingenium engine should still have meaningful service life remaining, although they will inevitably approach replacement intervals at this point. Despite the absence of flagged advisories, a prospective buyer should still carry out a focused mechanical inspection grounded in the known failure tendencies of this model. On the test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension, particularly over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the Discovery Sport is known for wear in the front lower wishbones, suspension bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links. Check for any steering wander, vibration through the steering wheel under braking, or pedal pulsation, which would point to warped brake discs rather than pad wear alone, as Land Rover discs on this platform can wear prematurely even at moderate mileages. Inspect the underbody and subframe mounting points visually for any surface corrosion or flaking, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension arm pivot points, paying particular attention to the brake pipes and fuel lines for any signs of rust scaling. Finally, attention should be paid to the drivetrain and engine ancillaries specific to this vehicle. On a cold start, observe whether any excessive smoke exits the exhaust, particularly blue-tinged smoke indicating oil consumption issues common to higher-mileage Ingenium units, or white smoke suggesting coolant leakage from the EGR cooler or head gasket area. Verify that the timing chain does not produce any rattling noise on initial start-up, as chain stretch is a documented issue on these engines. Check the oil level and condition on the dipstick, looking for any mayonnaise-like residue under the oil filler cap which would indicate coolant contamination. Confirm that the nine-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly through all ratios without hesitation or harsh juddering, and that the Terrain Response system selects each mode cleanly. A diagnostic scan for stored fault codes, particularly within the transfer box, AdBlue system, and rear differential control modules, would provide additional reassurance beyond the clean MOT paper trail.