Land Rover Discovery Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Discovery Sport car check
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable? We analysed 732,268 real MOT tests across 97,976 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Discovery Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Sport models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73 | 78.1% | 9,806 | 19,544 | 28,780 |
| 2021 | 110 | 79.1% | 27,726 | 37,930 | 50,411 |
| 2020 | 290 | 84.8% | 18,516 | 31,792 | 48,874 |
| 2019 | 63,276 | 84.7% | 27,966 | 39,623 | 54,125 |
| 2018 | 122,921 | 85.0% | 29,449 | 42,710 | 59,242 |
| 2017 | 183,692 | 85.4% | 33,712 | 48,728 | 67,195 |
| 2016 | 199,766 | 84.5% | 37,159 | 53,860 | 73,717 |
| 2015 | 154,933 | 85.0% | 40,748 | 59,498 | 81,699 |
| 2014 | 942 | 86.2% | 32,441 | 50,148 | 74,182 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Last?
Based on 97,976 Land Rover Discovery Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.2% MOT pass rate from 942 tests
78.1% MOT pass rate from 73 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.2% across 942 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Land Rover Discovery Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery Sport THIS CAR | 84.9% | 732,268 | 50,181 mi | 11 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery | 72.7% | 4,388,972 | 108,947 mi | 36 yrs |
| Land Rover Freelander | 74.7% | 4,326,495 | 85,110 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover Defender | 72.3% | 2,960,045 | 94,788 mi | 43 yrs |
| BMW Z3 | 73.2% | 498,063 | 73,907 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery Sport outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Discovery Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 732,268 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery Sport with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Land Rover Discovery Sport owner drives around 7,759 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Land Rover Discovery Sport models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.