LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT MOT pass rate
88.0% of 218,384 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT MOT tests pass.
The DISCOVERY SPORT has a pass rate of 88.0%, a little higher than the average across all LAND ROVER models (84.7%).
The LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT passes its MOT 88.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 88.1% at 0–3 years versus 87.7% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.1% | 7,068 | 29,118 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.6% | 78,872 | 42,839 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.7% | 132,412 | 70,816 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (24) | 24 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT
The most common reason the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 34.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 34.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 20.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 19.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 9.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related LAND ROVER models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 88.8% pass rate
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 88.6% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — 82.4% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 77.8% pass rate
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 86.3% pass rate
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 73.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT?
- 88.0% of LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT MOT tests pass, based on 218,384 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT?
- The most common reason the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT fails its MOT is tyres — present in 34.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LAND ROVER service history guide for how to check and keep one.