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Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto reliable? We analysed 652 real MOT tests across 153 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 652 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.4%
Typical Mileage
28,669mi
Annual Mileage
6,914mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto 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 Hse Auto.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.1%
2020
85.5%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,953 mi/yr
Typical
6,914 mi/yr
Average
7,336 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,484 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 382 85.1% 20,442 29,050 40,168
2019 227 85.5% 17,217 28,058 39,266

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto Last?

Based on 153 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,669 mi
75th Percentile
39,709 mi
95th Percentile
61,402 mi
Max Recorded
91,946 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

85.5% MOT pass rate from 227 tests

Year to avoid
2020

85.1% MOT pass rate from 382 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 227 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — 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 Hse Auto 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 Hse Auto THIS CAR 85.4% 652 28,669 mi — 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
Honda SH-50-K 82.3% 519 12,539 mi 36 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 Hse Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 652 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 Hse Auto 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 Hse Auto owner drives around 6,914 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.

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.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto reliable?
Based on 652 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto has a 85.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto does around 6,914 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse Auto is 2019 with a 85.5% pass rate across 227 tests.