Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A (2019)

684 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A

CarHunch analysed 684 real MOT records for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2019 Discovery Sport diesel is more reliable than the UK average, with an 86.6% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%—a solid result for a premium SUV. However, 21.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth taking seriously if you're considering a used example.

At 34,500 miles median for a five-year-old model, these cars are running lower mileage than many rivals, suggesting mostly sensible ownership. Owners face an average of 0.68 failures and 4.2 advisories per test, pointing to typical wear on suspension, braking, and minor components; if you're buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection and budget for preventative maintenance on the front suspension and brake system.

Average reliability 6.6% above UK average
86.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
34,525
typical mileage
26,757–43,555 middle half
21.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.68
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 21.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 683 86.6% 0.68
Electric Diesel (0%) 1 66.7% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,757
low mileage
34,525
typical
43,555
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A vehicles fall between 26,757 and 43,555 miles.

2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 641 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

648 641 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.68
Avg failures per vehicle
4.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Land Rover Discovery Sport R Dyn Hse D A:

2020