Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto
From 504 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, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.6% of failures are serious: 42.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport S Autos tested had between 24,335 and 35,467 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,298 median miles, the Discovery Sport S Auto has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 504 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport S Auto is 30,298 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,335 and 35,467 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport S Auto?
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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