2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0L Diesel · TW66 CDW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 36,017 miles followed a failure due to an inoperative engine malfunction light and pitted front brake discs. While the vehicle passed the retest one mile later, the presence of an MIL light failure suggests an electronic or sensor issue that was addressed or cleared, which can mask deeper engine management faults if not properly diagnosed. The mileage profile is significantly low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 29,817 miles and the September 2024 test at 32,699 miles, the car covered only 2,882 miles. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the 2024 failure where the nearside rear tyre failed for cracking and perishing, a common symptom of vehicles sitting for long periods without regular road use. A buyer must physically inspect the front braking system, as the recurring pitting and scoring on the discs in 2025 indicate the vehicle has been stationary or driven in conditions that allow surface corrosion to build. The previous failure of the windscreen wipers in 2024 suggests that basic consumable items are only replaced when they fail inspection. Given the low mileage, a thorough check of the suspension bushings for perished rubber and fluid leaks is essential, as these components age through time rather than solely through mechanical wear.