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Land Rover Discovery Sport buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Land Rover Discovery Sport costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 173 for sale right now.

Typical asking price€23,950€12,000–€63,500 for most
For sale now17360% diesel
First-time NCT pass (2020)73%other cars the same year: 75%
In short: the Land Rover Discovery Sport does about average at the NCT (73% pass), has no especially costly known faults and its most common engine usually lasts about 320k km.

Our take on the Land Rover Discovery Sport

A 2023 Land Rover Discovery Sport typically advertises at €38,000 and a 2018 one at €18,500, so it loses roughly 13% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2017–2019 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (60% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.

Check a Land Rover Discovery Sport's priceNCT pass rate by year

Used Land Rover Discovery Sport prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€67,9009k km19
2025€55,00022k km14
2024€44,45045k km9
2023€38,00072k km8
2022€32,950153k km10
2021€29,95089k km11
2020€22,950120k km25
2019€22,900115k km7
2018€18,500124k km19
2017€16,750145k km21
2016€12,000142k km23
2015€10,950230k km7

Land Rover Discovery Sport NCT pass rate

How often Land Rover Discovery Sports pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).

YearPass first timeOther cars, same year
202176%80%
202073%75%
201966%74%
201845%67%
201755%64%
201656%55%
201556%53%

Most common reasons a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport fails: emissions (9.6% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (8.5% of tests), lights & electrics (7.4% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (4.3% of tests, more than most cars).

Cheap fixes before the NCT (eBay.ie): OBD2 fault code readerTyre tread depth gaugeBulbs for the Land Rover Discovery Sport

Common Land Rover Discovery Sport problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Timing belt history · €350–€700

Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
2.0 Diesel~320k km~€27074
1.5 Hybrid~300k km~€19050

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts and upgrades for the Land Rover Discovery Sport

Parts for the Land Rover Discovery Sport on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake pads (example photo)Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discs (example photo)Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Oil filter (example photo)Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →Wiper blades (example photo)Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →Bulbs (example photo)BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →Battery (example photo)BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →OBD2 fault code reader (example photo)OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →

Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Treemonster86, CC BY-SA 3.0; Tharish, CC BY-SA 3.0; Dvortygirl, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wesha, Public domain; Mib18, CC BY-SA 3.0; Cjp24, CC BY-SA 4.0; Arp, Public domain.

Upgrades for the Land Rover Discovery Sport

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor mats (example photo)Floor matsMade to fit the Land Rover Discovery SportSee on eBay.ie →CarPlay screen (example photo)CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapter (example photo)Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing camera (example photo)Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holder (example photo)Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash cam (example photo)Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

Example photos, not the exact product (Wikimedia Commons): Keystones, CC BY-SA 3.0; Butterhimmel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sunnyboy122, CC0; https://www.flickr.com/photos/banoootah_qtr/, CC BY 2.0; Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0; Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Before you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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