2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · PJ18 LLA

The Discovery Sport presents in a currently roadworthy state, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 79,760 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health follows a retest on the same day after a failure for structural tyre damage, indicating the previous owner acted promptly to replace compromised rubber. Looking at the broader timeline, the maintenance trend appears stable rather than systematically improving or worsening. The vehicle has moved from advisories and minor failures in late 2024 and late 2025 to a fully clean pass, suggesting recent attention has brought the car up to standard, though the pattern of recurring tyre and brake disc wear points to a vehicle that has not always been kept in meticulous condition. At roughly 9,970 miles per year, the mileage accumulation is entirely typical for an eight-year-old SUV and raises no immediate concerns about either excessive use or suspiciously low clocking. The record shows a gap of approximately 8,500 miles between the October 2024 test at 68,620 miles and the October 2025 test at 77,137 miles, followed by a further 2,623 miles to the May 2026 test. There are no anomalous jumps or prolonged periods of inactivity visible in the data, and the annual test dates have been maintained consistently each autumn and most recently in late spring, which supports a pattern of regular use rather than long-term storage. A buyer should pay close attention to the front brake discs and rear tyre condition during any physical inspection. The October 2025 test flagged a front inner brake disc as worn, pitted or scored, while the October 2024 test noted rear brake discs in a similar condition, indicating that disc wear has been a recurring theme across both axles. The nearside rear tyre has appeared on three separate tests with structural concerns, from cracking and perishing in October 2025 to a tear and ply exposure in May 2026, which was only resolved by replacement. This repeated attention to the same corner suggests a possible alignment, suspension, or wheel geometry issue that may be causing uneven or accelerated wear. The October 2025 failure also recorded a severely deteriorated offside front outer CV joint boot, a minor exhaust leak ahead of the DPF, and loose sound deadening material near the turbocharger and exhaust. While these were advisory or failure items at the time, their presence on a single test date followed by a clean pass suggests they were addressed, yet the exhaust and heat shielding area warrants a visual check to confirm repairs remain secure. No structural corrosion or suspension component failures have been flagged, but the cumulative record of brake and tyre wear items means a thorough inspection of disc thickness, pad depth, and tyre sidewalls is advisable before purchase.