How reliable is the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 67,906 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 88%.
Land Rover Discovery Sport reliability by year
How the Land Rover Discovery Sport performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 87.5% | – |
| 2015 | 86.8% | – |
| 2016 | 86.5% | – |
| 2017 | 88% | 80,252 km |
| 2018 | 87.7% | 72,323 km |
| 2019 | 87.7% | 72,499 km |
| 2020 | 86.7% | 54,144 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Land Rover Discovery Sport as a model. The reliability of any individual Land Rover Discovery Sport also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Discovery Sport consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 88%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (0.7% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
For a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, 80,252 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Land Rover Discovery Sport before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.