Land Rover Discovery Sport
From 136,133 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Discovery Sports fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.4% vs 85.7% for 2015.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 2,708 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,708 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,950 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,460 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1,344 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,296 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 952 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 844 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 683 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 656 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 637 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16% of Discovery Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 50.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £100.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.4% | an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 84.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2019 | 87.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
4 earlier years
| 2017 | 86.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 85.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2015 | 85.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sports tested had between 46,209 and 81,311 miles on the clock.
At 68,699 median miles, the Discovery Sport has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport has a 86.2% MOT pass rate based on 136,133 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 2,708 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport is 68,699 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,209 and 81,311 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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