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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2. Check any Discovery Sport S D 4x2 by registration number below.

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84.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.3%

vs Land Rover Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 has an average MOT pass rate of 84.2%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Discovery Sport S D 4x2 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. If you are preparing your Discovery Sport S D 4x2 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 706 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2020

Based on 958 vehicles

82.3%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

16.8%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2019

Based on 198 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

0

Based on 463 vehicles

81.4%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

29k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2

The most common reasons a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.9%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.5%
3

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

2.5%
4

A tyre seriously damaged

2.4%
5

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.0%
Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

4.2%

Front Offside

2.8%

Front

2.0%

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Compare MOT reliability across Land Rover models.

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2

Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 is 84.2% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.5%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.2%, the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D 4x2: 45,341 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Discovery Sport S D 4x2 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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