2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · RE67 XDR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred reactive repairs. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 88,521 miles passed, the record flagged multiple advisories regarding brake wear, tyres, and a persistent oil leak. This represents a departure from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2024, suggesting the owner is now only addressing faults as they approach inspection failure thresholds. The mileage profile of 88,521 miles over nine years averages to approximately 9,800 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical usage for a Discovery Sport. However, there is a significant spike in usage recorded between October 2022 (55,094 miles) and January 2024 (70,660 miles), where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in just fifteen months. The subsequent accumulation of another 18,000 miles over the following twenty months likely explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components noted in the latest MOT results. A buyer must investigate the recurring oil leak which has appeared in both the January 2025 and December 2025 tests. Although the tester described the leak as not excessive, its persistence suggests a failing gasket or seal that will require monitoring to prevent catastrophic engine damage. The uneven tyre wear on the nearside front and offside rear inner tyres indicates a likely alignment issue or worn suspension components, such as wish arm bushes or rear trailing arms. Physical inspection of the braking system is also essential. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the December 2025 test, and the buyer should check the condition of the discs for scoring or thinning to ensure they have not also reached the end of their service life. Given the history of defective wiper blades and tyres reaching legal limits, a thorough check of all rubber components and consumables is necessary to ensure the vehicle has not been neglected beyond MOT requirements.