2020 Land Rover Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Land Rover Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E A passed 87.5% of its 712 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 3.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests against 2.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, ball joint and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 18 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.8% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 15.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.4% | 53 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 18 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 14 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 10 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.8% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 18 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 7 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 6 |
| 6 | Drive shaft | 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 | Tyres | 22.8% | 162 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 104 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.4% | 67 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.9% | 35 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.9% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 9 |
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 | 242 | 10.3% |
| 30-60k | 367 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 95 | 16.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 235 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 231 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 244 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 7.4% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (7.4% 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 (2.5% 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 (2.0% 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 2020 Land Rover Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E As pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 712 2020 Land Rover Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E A?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2020 Discovry Sprt Rdyn P300E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.3% in the 0-30k band to 16.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 712 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.