2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

11,229 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    381 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    167 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    98 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    119 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Lights & electrics2.3%
  6. Suspension1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%

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 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,229 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).