2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport · 1,890 MOT tests
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Discovery Sport years (1,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- 14.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discovery Sports: 16.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,397
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,890
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.2% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Suspension0.8%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.33%
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 1.59%
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 0.74%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.58%
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 0.58%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.53%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.48%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.38%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.32%)
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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
2021 Land Rover Discovery Sports fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Discovery Sport years (1,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.33% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.59% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport shows 29,397 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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