Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A
From 1,137 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 51 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 | 51 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 31 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 30 |
| wiper blade defective | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| 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 | 7 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.3% of Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 87.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse As tested had between 19,293 and 32,476 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,641 median miles, the Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A has a 86.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,137 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A is 23,641 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,293 and 32,476 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport R-Dyn Hse A?
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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