Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A
From 3,965 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D As fare better: 2020 models pass at 84.8% vs 88.6% for 2019.
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 105 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 | 105 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 86 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 68 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 56 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 33 |
| wiper blade defective | 27 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| 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 | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.4% of Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 88.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D As tested had between 28,692 and 37,461 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 32,738 median miles, the Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 3,965 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 105 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 S D A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D A is 32,738 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,692 and 37,461 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport R-Dyn S D 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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