2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Mhev Auto 2.0L Diesel · YA21 XPO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding brake component degradation. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 47,218 miles passed, the tester flagged the front inner brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, alongside a defective nearside wiper blade. This follows a pattern established in May 2024 where all rear brake pads and discs were noted as being thin, pitted, or scored. The recorded mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,444 miles per annum. There is a significant interval of 17,011 miles between January 2025 and December 2025, suggesting a period of high intensive use during that eleven-month window. This rapid accumulation explains the transition from a clean test in early 2025 to the mechanical advisories noted by the end of that year, as the increased usage accelerated wear on consumable braking components despite the low overall mileage. A prospective buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The recurring advisories for thin pads and scored discs across 2024 and 2025 suggest that previous owners have been reacting to wear rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. You should check for brake caliper binding or uneven wear patterns which may contribute to the premature pitting observed on the discs. Given the Land Rover Discovery's weight, verifying the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is also essential to ensure the high-mileage stretch in 2025 did not compromise the structural integrity of the assembly.