2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

19,888 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,888 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    586 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    362 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    300 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.2%
  2. Tyres5.8%
  3. Brakes4.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Suspension3.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%

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 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,888 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

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

Is the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).