2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

14,314 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,314 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    515 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    348 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    208 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.9%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  5. Suspension2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,314 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).