2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

16,922 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,922 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 cords2.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    490 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    442 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    236 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.6%
  2. Lights & electrics5.1%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,922 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

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