2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport passed 87.4% of its 1,038 recorded MOT tests. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.6% fail rate), the 2022 Discovery Sport comes out 5.0pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 8.2% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, rear fog lamp and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 44 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.2% | 85 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 41 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 14 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 9 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 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 | 44 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 4 | Washers | 7 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.9% | 227 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 123 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 70 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 48 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 41 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 15 |
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 | 640 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 367 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 567 | 12.5% |
| Petrol | 278 | 14.8% |
| Diesel | 193 | 9.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 983 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Discovery Sport
On a 2022 Discovery Sport, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (8.2% 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.
- Visibility (4.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sports pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 1,038 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2022 Discovery Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,038 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.