2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport · 75,355 MOT tests
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Discovery Sport years (75,355 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- 16.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 53,577
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 75,355
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.9% of tests fail here (30% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.8%
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 1.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.01%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.98%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (13.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.95%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.05%)
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 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
2017 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 Discovery Sport years (75,355 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.98% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.8% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows 53,577 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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