Land Rover Discovery Sport: what fails at MOT
154,000 MOT tests on the Land Rover Discovery Sport in 2024, counted. 15.5% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
15.5% of Land Rover Discovery Sport tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 17.5%, so the Discovery Sport is about average for its age.
It fails most often on tyres (3.1% of tests), lights and electrics (2.5% of tests) and wipers, washers and windscreen (1.9% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,494 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 26,800 20,200 to 34,500 |
| 2020 | 20,420 | 14.5% | 11.5% | 32,700 25,400 to 42,100 |
| 2019 | 23,108 | 14.6% | 13.4% | 41,700 32,500 to 52,600 |
| 2018 | 22,904 | 15.0% | 15.6% | 51,700 40,500 to 64,800 |
| 2017 | 28,672 | 14.8% | 18.2% | 63,900 50,200 to 78,100 |
| 2016 | 28,134 | 17.1% | 21.3% | 71,200 57,300 to 86,400 |
| 2015 | 25,223 | 16.4% | 24.4% | 81,400 65,900 to 97,400 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Land Rover Discovery Sport tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Discovery Sport | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Lights and electrics Less than most | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Brakes | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Suspension Less than most | 0.9% | 2.4% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre2.5%
- Wipers1.4%
- Brake pads1.3%
- Engine warning light1.1%
- Headlamp aim0.9%
- Tyre tread0.7%
- Rear fog light0.6%
- Headlamp0.5%
- Washers0.5%
- Brake discs0.4%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
- Rear fog light: not working0.5%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.0%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened7.4%
- Brake pads: wearing thin6.2%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing3.0%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.8%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement1.1%
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil1.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
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Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.