Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto MOT Failures
An analysis of 10,662 real DVSA MOT tests on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 13 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 10,662 MOT tests, 3.04% of all Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include light unit fault (21x the fleet average), emissions failure (12x the fleet average), exhaust system damage (6.3x the fleet average), and seat mounting fault (6.1x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Exhaust & Emissions, Bodywork, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn. Lights & Electrics — check for light unit fault. Exhaust & Emissions — check for emissions failure. Bodywork — check for exhaust system damage.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto?
Based on 10,662 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 13x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include light unit fault and emissions failure.
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto reliable based on MOT data?
The Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include anti-roll bar links worn, light unit fault, emissions failure.
How do I check a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.