Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4X2
From 1,627 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Discovery Sport S D 4X2s fare better: 2021 models pass at 82.5% vs 80.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, caused 46 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.
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 46 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 39 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 36 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 20 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 17 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 11 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22% of Discovery Sport S D 4X2 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43.1% 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 £102.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 80.3% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 87.5% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport S D 4X2s tested had between 24,479 and 36,505 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,159 median miles, the Discovery Sport S D 4X2 has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4X2 MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4X2 has a 81.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,627 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4X2?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4X2 is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, which caused 46 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 S D 4X2 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4X2 is 29,159 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,479 and 36,505 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport S D 4X2?
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.
With a 81.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £102 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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