Front lower wishbone bush worn - What should I look out for?

[sunfish]

Recent MOT had advisory for bush wear on front lower wishbone (both sides). Car is 5 year old XJ Diesel, 60k miles. What should I look out for as this deteriorates? I keep an eye on how the car performs; the steering is good - no vibrations, or play in the steering wheel; ride is good - doesn't pull and handles rough roads and bumps well; braking is fine - no vibrations in brake pedal. Anything else to look out for? Is there a significant risk of a catastrophic failure?

Thanks.

[BIG DUNC]

I doubt you will have a sudden failure.

In addition to the things you mention, I would listen for noise. If you get a knocking sound when you go over a pot hole, or possibly when you corner hard, that is time to change it.

[sunfish]

Thanks.

[gallcobair]

Also keep an eye on your tyres, check for an iregular wear pattern, ie. One side wearing quicker than the other.
Even at that, replacing a bushing isn't a costly job so why wait till its broke to fix it?

[glassspares]

Is it not worth changing them now rather than risk wear to the tyre as replacing them would cost a whole lot more than buying a bush set. I know big difference if you can do yourself but surely if you could do it would work out cheaper in the long run.