2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-DYN SE D A 2.0L Diesel · BB07 RUS
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-DYN SE D A (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 54,902 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT R-DYN SE D A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BB07 RUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 54,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
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BB07 RUS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-Dyn Se D A (BB07 RUS) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
BB07 RUS Mileage History
- 20/09/202441,488 mi
- 20/09/202441,488 mi
- 27/08/202548,672 mi+7,184 mi
- 27/08/202548,673 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202654,902 mi+6,229 mi
Average of roughly 6,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and a thorough pre-
Given the two MOT failures within the recorded history, a pre-purchase inspection by a Land Rover specialist or independent garage with diagnostic equipment is strongly recommended. Ask the seller for receipts and invoices for the tyre replacements carried out between 2024 and 2025, as well as any work done on the anti-roll bar linkage and headlamp alignment. The seatbelt webbing fraying advisory from September 2024 is worth raising with the seller, as frayed belts can indicate wear or potentially a previous incident; confirm whether the belt was replaced.
Child seat obstruction advisories have appeared at every test, which is not unusual for a family vehicle but means the adult belts themselves have not been visually inspected at recent MOTs. Negotiate accordingly and budget for a fresh inspection of the belts, particularly the offside front which was flagged for fraying. The 2025 failure included a near-side rear tyre with exposed plies or cords, which is a more serious safety issue; ensure replacements were fitted and that the wheel itself was checked for damage.
Finally, verify the service history independently. MOT records cannot confirm whether the vehicle has been regularly serviced, so ask for the digital service record (Land Rover approved service history) or a well-documented paper record. Diesel Discovery Sports with the 2.0-litre Ingenium engine benefit from regular oil and filter services every 12 months or 16,000 miles.
The 2.0-litre diesel Discovery Sport typically returns 38-43 mpg in real-world mixed driving, depending on wheel size and driving style. Fuel costs for an annual mileage of around 9,000 miles would be approximately £1,400-£1,600 at current diesel prices. Road tax sits in a relatively expensive band for a vehicle of this size and CO2 output; combined VED including the diesel supplement typically runs around £150-£585 per year depending on the exact emissions bracket.
Insurance for a 2020 Discovery Sport R-DYN SE D A generally falls into group 30-34, meaning annual premiums of £600-£900 for an average driver, though this varies significantly with location and driving history. The vehicle is in a London-style 20-plate registration year and the red paintwork has no insurance effect, but the R-DYN trim sits higher in the range and may push premiums up slightly.
Routine maintenance for the diesel Ingenium engine includes annual oil and filter changes (£180-£250), diesel particulate filter attention (a known concern on these engines, particularly with short urban journeys), and brake fluid changes every two years. Budget £600-£900 annually for routine servicing and £200-£400 for tyres given the recurring tyre wear seen in this vehicle's MOT history.
The 2025 MOT failure listed an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint with slight play. This is a wear item on the Discovery Sport, and on inspection, ask the technician to check both front anti-roll bar linkages, drop links, and bushes for play, knocking, or deterioration. Replacing both sides costs around £200-£400. Also inspect the rear anti-roll bar as it shares similar wear characteristics, even though not flagged in the history.
Headlamp aim defects appeared in 2024 (too low, both front) and 2025 (too high, offside front). This pattern suggests possible aftermarket bulb replacement, suspension work, or body movement. Inspect the headlamp alignment with the vehicle loaded normally, check for condensation inside the headlamp units, and confirm whether LED units on the R-DYN SE trim are functioning correctly. Misalignment can indicate underlying suspension or accident repair issues.
Tyres have been a recurring theme across all three MOT tests, with multiple advisories and failures for inner-edge wear, cracking, and cuts. This pattern of inner-edge tyre wear is often linked to wheel alignment issues, including camber settings or worn suspension components. A four-wheel alignment check (£50-£100) is worthwhile, and inspect the suspension arms, top mounts, and bushes for wear. Also examine the seatbelt webbing carefully, particularly the offside front belt noted as frayed in 2024.
This red 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport R-DYN SE D A has covered 54,902 miles across six recorded MOT tests, two of which resulted in failures. Both failures (2024 and 2025) included tyre wear issues, headlamp aim defects, and a seatbelt fraying advisory, with the 2025 test also flagging an anti-roll bar linkage play defect. Mileage of 54,902 miles over roughly 6.5 years equates to around 8,450 miles per year, slightly under the model average of 9,365 miles annually. The most recent test in August 2026 passed with only child seat obstruction advisories, suggesting the more substantive wear items have been addressed, though buyers should verify the underlying repairs were carried out properly.
Across 3,594 Discovery Sport vehicles analysed, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4%, which is below the all-vehicle average and reflects the model's known issues with tyres, engine management lights, and brake components. This particular vehicle's two failures place it in the weaker portion of the model's results.
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