2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport · 61,568 MOT tests
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Discovery Sport years (61,568 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- 16.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 42,740
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,568
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.9% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.19%
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 2.33%
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 1.74%
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 1.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.08%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.84%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.62%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.75%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.38%)
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 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
2018 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 16.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Discovery Sport years (61,568 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.19% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.33% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows 42,740 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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