2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

15,192 MOT tests in 2024. 82.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time82.5%
Failed or needed repairs17.5%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,192 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    373 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    360 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    319 marked dangerous
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.8%
  4. Brakes3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 82.5% of 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,192 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).