Land Rover Discovery Sport
Registered from 2014 to 2025.
About this model
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover since 2014. Sold under their Land Rover marque, it has been their best-selling model since 2017.
From the Wikipedia article Land Rover Discovery Sport, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 2.0 diesel. 3,111 of 25,782 tests failed, 12%.
Better than 47% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 40% | 1,239 |
| Brakes | 26% | 798 |
| Lights and electrics | 22% | 674 |
| Visibility | 14% | 430 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 12% | 384 |
| Suspension | 8% | 244 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 40% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 26% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 12% of its failures
- Suspension — 8% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 22% of its failures
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 14% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 14% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 6% | 385 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 10% | 5,162 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 13% | 11,129 | |
| 60–80k miles | 13% | 15% | 6,509 | |
| 80–100k miles | 14% | 16% | 1,984 | |
| 100–120k miles | 18% | 17% | 443 | |
| 120–140k miles | 15% | 17% | 117 | |
| 140–160k miles | 14% | 17% | 37 |
25,766 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 161 hp · 2027 kg · 2741 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 2086 kg · 2741 mm wheelbase · 7.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 1999 kg · 2741 mm wheelbase · 7.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 148 hp · 1819 kg · 2741 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 159 hp · 1862 kg · 2719 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 155 hp · 2044 kg · 2741 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.2 diesel · 148 hp · 2034 kg · 2741 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0040/17
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner may fail to operate when required, increasing the risk of injury to front seat occupants in the event of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01221/22
Activation of the driver side airbag can result in inflator rupture which may cause metal fragments to pass through the cushion material, causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01228/24
The lower A-pillar bolt on the right may not have been fastened to the body with the correct torque. In the case of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) with 7 seats, it is possible that the body structure may not perform as intended in certain crash modes. In the event of an accident, there is an increased risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01258/22
The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensioners This can result in reduced or complete loss of pretension in the event of a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the occupant. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01335/21
Due to manufacturing defect, the support wire grid between the inner and outer layers of the fuel injector rubber return pipe may not provide sufficient support, which may cause the pipe to bend and break over time.As a result, fuel could leak into the cold side of the motor compartment and onto the road surface, posing a risk to the following traffic. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01920/24
An oil leak from the turbocharger oil feed pipe could create a slippery section on the road, creating a risk of accident for motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0687/17
The locking ring which retains the fuel delivery module into the fuel tank may not have been correctly assembled onto the fuel tank during the tank assembly process. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire. Fuel may also leak onto the road surface which, in the case of diesel fuel, can present a skid hazard to other road users.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0795/16
In certain diesel engine vehicles, the under-bonnet fuel hoses have been misrouted, causing the nylon fuel hoses to chafe. Diesel fuel may leak onto the exhaust manifold or onto the road surface, which could cause an accident or an under-bonnet fire.
Recall of the product from end users
2 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.