Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto
From 972 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 35 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 | 35 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.5% of failures are serious: 43.5% 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 £56.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport S D Mhev Autos tested had between 20,743 and 35,014 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,770 median miles, the Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto has a 86.9% MOT pass rate based on 972 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Mhev Auto is 27,770 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,743 and 35,014 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport S D Mhev 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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