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How reliable is the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged. 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.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
89.1% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,494 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 89.1%.

First-time inspection pass rate89.1%
Dangerous defect rate
2.3%
Retest rate
10.1%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
45,286 km
Age 5
76,501 km
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 38 vehicles
Bottom 10%
2,971 km
Low 25%
7,588 km
Median
11,994 km
High 25%
15,456 km
Top 10%
20,509 km
Most common inspection failures
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen2.3%
A tyre seriously damaged1.6%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.1%
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction1%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.6%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(2.4%)
Front Offside(1.8%)
Rear Offside(0.9%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto reliability by year

How the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto 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 cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
087.7%31,312 km
201985.2%73,552 km
202089.1%76,501 km

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto as a model. The reliability of any individual Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto 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 S D Auto reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 89%. 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 S D Auto?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.3% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.6% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.1% of inspections); Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (1% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.6% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto?

For a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport S D Auto, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 45,286 km at 3 years, 76,501 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 S D Auto 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.

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