Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto
From 1,877 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Discovery Sport S D Autos fare better: 2020 models pass at 87.9% vs 83.8% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 51 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 49 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 43 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18.4% of Discovery Sport S D Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 44% 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 £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 83.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport S D Autos tested had between 27,944 and 43,553 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,223 median miles, the Discovery Sport S D Auto has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto has a 86.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,877 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto is 33,223 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,944 and 43,553 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport S D 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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