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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Check any Discovery Sport by registration number below.

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76.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.8%

vs Land Rover Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Land Rover Discovery Sport — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has an average MOT pass rate of 76.7%, which is 10.8 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Discovery Sport on the road.

The most common reasons a Land Rover Discovery Sport fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Discovery Sport for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Discovery Sport is around 44,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Discovery Sport, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 89 vehicles

78.7%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

20.9%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

2020

Based on 241 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2019

Based on 32,736 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

12.9%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2018

Based on 53,670 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

12.7%

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

2017

Based on 67,906 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2016

Based on 66,025 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

15.5%

2015

Based on 46,222 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

14.7%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2014

Based on 22,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

0

Based on 104,415 vehicles

87.2%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Discovery Sport

The most common reasons a Land Rover Discovery Sport fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

1.2%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.1%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%
5

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

0.8%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

4.5%

Rear Nearside

4.5%

Rear

3.4%

Typical Mileage — Land Rover Discovery Sport

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2014 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Discovery Sport.

At 3 Years

26,000

miles

At 5 Years

44,000

miles

At 10 Years

82,000

miles

Land Rover Discovery Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 76.7% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Discovery Sport are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.2%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 76.7%, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Discovery Sport: 51,816 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Discovery Sport to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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