2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

5,413 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,413 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    218 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    59 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    53 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    41 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.8%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%

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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,413 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).