2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

20,328 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,328 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    594 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    504 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    332 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.5%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Brakes4.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  6. Suspension1.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,328 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

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

Is the 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).