Land Rover Discovery Sport: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,725 Land Rover Discovery Sport cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2014 and 2026.
In a sample of 390 cars, 49.5% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (12.8% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 20 recalls for this model; 6.2% of registered cars still have an open recall.
3.1% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 12.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 11.3% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 7.9% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 7.9% |
| Tyre damaged | 5.1% |
| Excessive leak of other fluids | 3.8% |
| Rear fog light not working (properly) | 3.1% |
| Particulate filter not working properly, particle count too high | 2.8% |
| Kingpin dust boot damaged and not sealing | 2.1% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 1.8% |
Share of 390 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 12.6% |
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 11.8% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 1.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,725 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 6.2% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.1% |
| First registered | 2014 to 2026 |
All Land Rover Discovery Sport passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | electrical system | serious | 2 |
| 2026-09-01 | electrical system | serious | 63 |
| 2026-07-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 162 |
| 2026-07-14 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 4 |
| 2026-07-14 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2025-04-01 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 0 |
| 2024-11-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2024-11-25 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 12 |
| 2022-11-09 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 173 |
| 2021-09-21 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 8 |
| 2021-04-30 | electrical system | serious | 792 |
| 2018-03-15 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 139 |
| 2017-06-06 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 257 |
| 2017-06-06 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 1 |
| 2017-04-25 | electrical system | serious | 207 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Land Rover Discovery Sport fail the APK?
In a sample of 390 cars first registered 2012–2021, 49.5% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Land Rover Discovery Sport?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (12.8%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (11.3%), tyre tread depth insufficient (7.9%).
Does the Land Rover Discovery Sport have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 20 recalls. 6.2% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Land Rover models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.