2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dynamic SE A 2.0L Petrol · W77 OJA

A single Major defect on the driver's front airbag in October 2023 stands as the only failure across five recorded MOT tests, and it was rectified within three days when the vehicle returned to pass with no defects recorded. The surrounding tests in 2022, 2023 (post-repair), and 2025 were all clean, which suggests the airbag issue did not form part of a wider electrical or restraint-system fault. The 2024 test produced four advisories, all clustered around the rear axle: both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and on edge, rear brake pads wearing thin, and rear brake discs pitted or scored. The 2025 pass without advisories suggests the tyres were replaced and the brake wear items either attended to or have not yet reached a further advisory threshold, leaving the most recent record clean but the overall history punctuated by an isolated but significant airbag rectification and a clear pattern of rear-end wear. With five tests spanning November 2022 to November 2025 and a recorded 61,583 miles at roughly typical annual mileage of around 8,800 miles per year, the vehicle has been in regular use with no extended lay-up gaps. Annual mileage accumulation between tests appears broadly consistent, indicating steady operation rather than long periods of standing followed by heavy use, which is the better scenario for a four-wheel-drive SUV of this type. Typical mileage does not exempt the Discovery Sport from age-related concerns on suspension bushes, coil springs, propshaft couplings, and rear differential mounts, but it does reduce the likelihood of severe corrosion, dried seals, or seized brake mechanisms that often plague low-mileage or stored examples. Given the specific advisory pattern from the 2024 test, a prospective buyer should focus attention on the rear tyres and braking components. On inspection, check the tread depth and inner shoulder wear pattern on both rear tyres, as edge wear can indicate worn rear suspension bushes or weak dampers allowing the axle to shift under load. Listen on a test drive for any clonking from the rear over speed humps or uneven surfaces, particularly from the rear lower arms and trailing links, which carry significant stress on this platform. For the braking system, with rear pads noted as wearing thin and the rear discs showing pitting or scoring, the vehicle should be test-driven with progressive pedal applications to feel for any judder, pulsing, or binding; a binding rear caliper will often manifest as a pulling sensation or a reluctance to release after light braking. Also confirm the discs have been skimmed or replaced rather than simply left to wear, as scored discs reduce pad life and braking efficiency, particularly under towing or loaded conditions which this model is commonly used for. The October 2023 airbag failure warrants direct verification. The Major defect was recorded as the driver's front airbag being obviously inoperative, which is a significant safety item that should have been resolved at a Land Rover specialist or main dealer to ensure correct SRS module reset and seatbelt pretensioner integrity. On a physical inspection, confirm the airbag warning light extinguishes promptly at ignition and does not reappear during a short drive, and check that the steering wheel airbag module has not been disturbed or refitted with non-OE trim components, as improper fitting can cause repeat failures. Finally, given the model's known propensity for rear suspension wear and the recorded advisories, a raised ramp inspection of the rear subframe mountings, anti-roll bar links, and brake flex hoses would be prudent, as corrosion at these points is common on Discovery Sports approaching seven years of age and may not yet have reached advisory threshold.