Land Rover Discovery Sport Se Auto
From 530 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 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 | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a wheel with more than one loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.3% of Discovery Sport Se Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 89.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport Se Autos tested had between 19,755 and 31,772 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,096 median miles, the Discovery Sport Se Auto has 0.048 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Se Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport Se Auto has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 530 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport Se Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport Se Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 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 Se Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport Se Auto is 25,096 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,755 and 31,772 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport Se 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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