2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport · 23,350 MOT tests
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Discovery Sport years (23,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- 14.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,882
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,350
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.9% of tests fail here (191% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.7%
- Suspension1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.79%
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 2.11%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.24%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.8%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.59%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.39%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.9%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.46%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.79%)
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 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Discovery Sport years (23,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.79% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.11% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows 31,882 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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