Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 114 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 177 of 442, and 18.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (2.5% of tests).
Ranked 177 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 20 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 109,566 Land Rover Discovery Sports aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 18.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 17.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
18.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
17.5%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,500
Typical age at test: 6 years
Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT failure rate by age
Most common Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3% of tests
What the Land Rover Discovery Sport fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.0% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 4.9% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Visibility | 3.5% | About average |
| Brakes | 3.4% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.7% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 1.8% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.5% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 90% less often |
What MPG does the Land Rover Discovery Sport do?
Official economy for the Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from 29.9 to 60.1mpg across the 72 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2015–2024). A typical petrol version manages 30.5mpg and a typical diesel 40.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Any Land Rover Discovery Sport first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Land Rover Discovery Sport registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £410 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carLand Rover Discovery Sport specs and running costs
Official figures for 72 versions sold in the UK between 2015 and 2024.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Official economy
29.9–60.1 mpg
CO2
36–214 g/km
Power
147–290 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery SporT 1.5 i3 Petrol 300PS AWD Auto147 PS · A8-AWD · listed 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 175.5 mpg | 36g | £200 | 7% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 150PS FWD Manual 5-seat150 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 47.8 mpg | 159g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 150PS FWD Manual 7-seat150 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 165g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 150PS AWD Auto 5-seat150 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 40.9 mpg | 181g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 150PS AWD Auto 7-seat150 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 40 mpg | 185g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS AWD Auto 5-seat180 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 40.4 mpg | 183g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 180PS AWD Auto 7-seat180 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 39.6 mpg | 187g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 5-seat240 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 39.6 mpg | 187g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 240PS AWD Auto 7-seat240 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Diesel | 38.8 mpg | 191g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Petrol 200PS AWD Auto 5-seat200 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Petrol | 30.8 mpg | 208g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Petrol 200PS AWD Auto 7-seat200 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Petrol | 30.2 mpg | 212g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Petrol 249PS AWD Auto 5-seat249 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Petrol | 30.5 mpg | 210g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Petrol 249PS AWD Auto 7-seat249 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2023 | Petrol | 29.9 mpg | 214g | £200 | 37% |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 150PS AWD Auto 5-seat HIGH150 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| Discovery Sport 2.0 i4 Diesel 150PS AWD Auto 5-seat LOW150 PS · A9-AWD · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 72 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Land Rover Discovery Sport is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 114 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 2.5% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Land Rover Discovery Sport do?
Official economy for the Land Rover Discovery Sport ranges from 29.9 to 60.1mpg across the 72 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2015–2024). A typical petrol version manages 30.5mpg and a typical diesel 40.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Any Land Rover Discovery Sport first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Land Rover Discovery Sport registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £410 a year.
›How many Land Rover Discovery Sports fail their MOT?
18.5% of Land Rover Discovery Sports aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 17.5% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Land Rover Discovery Sport combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.