2020 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 604 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.6% in the 60-90k group versus 11.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.8% | 47 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.0% | 18 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 8 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.0% | 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 | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 5 |
| 4 | Bearing housing | 4 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 4 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 3 |
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 | 19.9% | 120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.4% | 75 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 58 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.3% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 6 |
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 | 255 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 269 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 74 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 204 | 13.7% |
| 2025 | 201 | 11.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A
Before buying a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.8% 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 (3.0% 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 (1.7% 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 Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E As pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 604 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A?
Tyres, recorded in 7.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.0%).
Does the 2020 Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 604 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.