2014 Land Rover Discovery Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
492 MOT tests on the 2014 Land Rover Discovery Sport are in this dataset, and 86.8% of them passed. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 17.9% of the time, so this is 4.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.9%) and brakes (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Discovery Sport fails 12.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 13.3% at 90-120k, a spread of only 0.4 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 29 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 16 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.4% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 11 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 13 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 6 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 5 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.8% | 112 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.9% | 83 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 47 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.7% | 23 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.6% | 13 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 31 | 12.9% |
| 30-60k | 161 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 200 | 13.5% |
| 90-120k | 83 | 13.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 459 | 12.6% |
| Petrol | 33 | 21.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 | 10.5% |
| 2022 | 103 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | 107 | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 94 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 93 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Discovery Sport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (2.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Land Rover Discovery Sports pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 492 2014 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.3%).
Does the 2014 Discovery Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 492 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.