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Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 reliable? We analysed 864 real MOT tests across 223 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 864 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.6%
Typical Mileage
69,539mi
Annual Mileage
9,192mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 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 Tech TD4.

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 Number Plates

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Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,815 mi/yr
Typical
9,192 mi/yr
Average
9,904 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,430 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
69,539 mi
75th Percentile
88,806 mi
95th Percentile
113,447 mi
Max Recorded
766,692 mi

How Does the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 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 Tech TD4 THIS CAR 89.6% 864 69,539 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
Yamaha Xp 92.8% 1,291 10,257 mi 12 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 Tech TD4 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 864 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 Tech TD4 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 Tech TD4 owner drives around 9,192 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 Tech TD4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 reliable?
Based on 864 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 has a 89.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 does around 9,192 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4?
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.