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

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto reliable? We analysed 9,985 real MOT tests across 2,284 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 9,985 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.4%
Typical Mileage
35,866mi
Annual Mileage
8,349mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 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 SE D Auto.

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto Number Plates

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

80.9%
2021
85.6%
2020
85.3%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 58
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 53

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

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

Low usage
5,834 mi/yr
Typical
8,349 mi/yr
Average
9,022 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,428 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 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 SE D Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 183 80.9% 26,845 34,800 44,590
2020 4,694 85.6% 25,811 35,608 47,852
2019 4,940 85.3% 25,160 35,774 48,149

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto Last?

Based on 2,284 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.0 years
Median
5.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
35,866 mi
75th Percentile
48,122 mi
95th Percentile
71,378 mi
Max Recorded
179,705 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto

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

Best year
2020

85.6% MOT pass rate from 4,694 tests

Year to avoid
2021

80.9% MOT pass rate from 183 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.6% across 4,694 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.9% — 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 SE D 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 SE D Auto THIS CAR 85.4% 9,985 35,866 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
Fiat Punto 55 SX 58.9% 18,610 82,814 mi 32 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 SE D Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 9,985 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 SE D 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 SE D Auto owner drives around 8,349 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 SE D Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto reliable?
Based on 9,985 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 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 SE D Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto does around 8,349 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D 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 SE D Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D Auto is 2020 with a 85.6% pass rate across 4,694 tests.