Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A
From 491 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, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut and bolt or stud. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 35 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| actuator insecure or inadequately mounted and braking performance not affected | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.9% of failures are serious: 50.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 1.3% 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 £55.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 83.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E As tested had between 20,303 and 37,497 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,024 median miles, the Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A has a 84.7% MOT pass rate based on 491 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A is 29,024 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,303 and 37,497 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Sprt R-Dyn S P300E A?
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 84.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £55 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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