2018 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L Diesel · SH68 MGE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear decline in braking system upkeep. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 39,858 miles passed, it revealed multiple advisories for thin rear brake pads and pitted or scored discs on both sides. This follows a failed June 2024 test where the same disc condition was flagged as a failure, indicating that the rear braking components are reaching the end of their functional life and have not been proactively replaced. The mileage profile is low for an eight-year-old Discovery, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between January 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered nearly 9,700 miles in just seventeen months. Conversely, the period between October 2022 and January 2023 saw only 30 miles driven. This pattern of intermittent, low-mile use often leads to surface corrosion on iron alloy components, which likely explains the persistent pitting and scoring noted in the more recent MOT records. A buyer must personally inspect the rear braking system to ensure the pitting on the discs has not compromised their structural integrity beyond the recorded advisories. The 2025 advisory regarding a deteriorated exhaust flexi-section also requires close monitoring as these components are prone to cracking and eventual exhaust gas leaks. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light suggests a previous electrical repair was performed; ensure no hidden fault codes remain stored in the engine management system.