Land Rover Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto
From 569 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 23 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 | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.5% of Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £68.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Autos tested had between 21,963 and 39,055 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,580 median miles, the Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto has 0.049 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 569 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 23 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 D Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sport Se D Mhev Auto is 28,580 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,963 and 39,055 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sport Se 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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