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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550

44.8%

44.8% failed (300 of 669)

country average 31.8%, index 141

6-8 years

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

from 2014

Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date

Based on 3 sources, see the topics below

Key points to know

  • Recalls

    5 results · EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 02/10/2026

  • Insurance loss

    5 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

    Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate
  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 17/07/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 02/10/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 10/07/2026

  • Official item from EU Safety Gate

    EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 02/10/2026

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD is 97. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD is 98. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD is 102. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD is 100. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

  • IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD

    According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD is 95. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Inspection statistics for these model years

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 3 to 5 years: 23,995 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 57,813 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 24,547 inspections

6 to 8 years: 57,813 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 10919 of the 57813 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 440 of the 2634 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

3 to 5 years: 23,995 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4128 of the 23995 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 682 of the 4217 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

9 to 11 years: 24,547 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5263 of the 24547 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test)
  • 3 to 5 years: 261 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 669 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 209 inspections

6 to 8 years: 669 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 150 fail items across 669 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 106 fail items across 669 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 91 fail items across 669 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 76 fail items across 669 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 58 fail items across 669 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

3 to 5 years: 261 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 26 fail items across 261 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 25 fail items across 261 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 22 fail items across 261 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11 fail items across 261 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11 fail items across 261 Irish inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

9 to 11 years: 209 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 42 fail items across 209 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 42 fail items across 209 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 36 fail items across 209 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Nuisance

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 25 fail items across 209 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 18 fail items across 209 Irish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

See the inspection statistics for all generations of Discovery Sport

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

No data

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

No data

17.1% failed (4810 of 28212)

country average 12.8%, index 134

No data

24.9% failed (65 of 261)

country average 20.6%, index 121

Too few inspections

6-8 years

No data

18.8% failed (11359 of 60447)

country average 19.2%, index 98

No data

44.8% failed (300 of 669)

country average 31.8%, index 141

No data

9-11 years

No data

21.4% failed (5263 of 24547)

country average 28.1%, index 76

No data

44% failed (92 of 209)

country average 47.6%, index 92

No data

12-14 years

No data

No data

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: NCT (National Car Test): every 2 years up to 10 years old, annually thereafter

Citizens Information, checked on 05/08/2026

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

What are the known problems with a Land Rover Discovery Sport L550?

Recalls: 5 results (EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 02/10/2026). Insurance loss: 5 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.

Are there any known recalls for the Land Rover Discovery Sport L550?

5 recalls recorded with EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 02/10/2026.

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system. Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 150 fail items across 669 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr. Irish inspection data, data up to and including 31/12/2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

EU Safety Gate (data up to and including 02/10/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2026), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2026), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Irish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 02/10/2026
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026

Citing this data

Plateop, Land Rover Discovery Sport, inspection statistics Ireland, reference date 2025-12-31, https://ireland.plateop.com/modellen/land-rover/discovery-sport

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