Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 (2015-present) reliability
Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 built around 2018: about average at the MOT
Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
16% of MOT tests on Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Based on 129,866 tests of Discovery Sport models registered 2015+.
About 1 in 7 diesel Discovery Sport cars registered in 2022 (14.5%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 145 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 30 Discovery Sport L550 MOTs (3.3%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 23,642 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 25 Discovery Sport L550 MOTs (4.5%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).
Based on 23,642 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
L550 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 9 years old.
How the Discovery Sport L550 compares
At each age below, see how the Discovery Sport L550 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 82,678 tests across 6 Land Rover models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other SUVs to compare
Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Discovery Sport L550.
- 1
Lexus RX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 7.6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.3%
- Dangerous
- 2.9%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 90.4%
Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 15.7% for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550, both built around 2018.
1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 2
Lexus NX
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 9.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1%
- Dangerous
- 2.7%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 88.4%
Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 15.7% for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550, both built around 2018.
4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 3
Volkswagen T-Roc
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 9.6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 0.9%
- Dangerous
- 3.9%
Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 15.7% for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550, both built around 2018.
9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 4
Porsche Macan
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 8.7%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2%
- Dangerous
- 2.4%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 91.6%
Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 15.7% for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550, both built around 2018.
4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
19 recalls in all16 of the 19 Discovery Sport L550 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 3 Critical
- 13 more
Top concerns
- E-PACE F-PACE defender Discovery sport range rover evoque and range rover velar PHEV traction battery fire risk
- Locking ring may be incorrectly assembled
- Fuel may leak
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
What has gone wrong on Discovery Sport L550 cars built around 2018
The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 1,384 cars.
How Discovery Sport L550 cars have aged
How Discovery Sport L550 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
How each part holds up as L550 cars age
How each part holds up as L550 cars age
The share of diesel cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.
| Part of the car | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3% | 4% | 5% |
| Brakes | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Emissions | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Tyres | 21% | 24% | 26% |
| Lighting | 10% | 12% | 13% |
| Drivetrain | No figure | 1% | 1% |
| Corrosion | 0% | 1% | 2% |
Based on diesel cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 799 to 1,896 cars at each age.
Most common issues on Land Rover Discovery Sports of this age
This list covers every Land Rover Discovery Sport built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the L550 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 120.1%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 215.0%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
- 314.1%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 47.2%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 54.6%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Based on 23,642 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 (2015-present) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 23,642 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.