2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 305 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

305

MOT tests analysed

11.8%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.3%	16
2	Visibility	3.3%	10
3	Brakes	2.6%	8
4	Lighting & signalling	2.0%	6
5	Suspension	1.6%	5
6	Emissions & environmental	1.0%	3

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	11
2	Headlamp aim	8
3	Linkage ball joints	4
4	Brake pads	4
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	3
6	Registration plates	3

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	26.9%	82
2	Tyres	22.6%	69
3	Other defects	6.9%	21
4	Visibility	6.2%	19
5	Suspension	5.6%	17
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.7%	2

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	103	9.7%
30-60k	177	12.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	94	11.7%
2024	101	9.9%
2025	109	13.8%

What to check before buying a 2020 Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A

Before buying a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.3% 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 (3.3% 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.
Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

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 Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev As pass their MOT?

88.2% of the 305 2020 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev 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 Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.3%).

Does the 2020 Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.4% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 305 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.