2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport · 73,258 MOT tests
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Discovery Sport years (73,258 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- 17.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 62,587
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 73,258
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.6% of tests fail here (43% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Suspension2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.68%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.32%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.03%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (13.1%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.9%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.04%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery Sport year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
2016 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 17.5% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Discovery Sport years (73,258 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.68% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.63% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows 62,587 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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