Used Land Rover Discovery Sport cars for sale or finance at 10.9% APR

On the face of it, the Discovery Sport is a straightforward car – it only comes in one shape… albeit one powered by a wide range of engines and with a lot of trim levels.

It first hit showroom floors in 2014 to replace the Land Rover Freelander. Underneath, the Discovery Sport is mechanically similar to its Evoque sister car, but the Disco Sport firmly prioritises practicality over style. A heavily updated version of the Discovery Sport rolled into our lives in 2019 and brought with it a more modern interior, and these will make up most of the models you find at Motorpoint.

No, not all… but most. Discovery Sport models have five seats as standard, but most buyers ticked the £1,000 ‘5+2’ seating option from new, meaning most cars you’ll find in stock at Motorpoint do indeed have 7 seats. It’s worth noting that the Discovery Sport’s third row of seats are quite small, so won’t suit adults for long journeys.

While it might look huge in photos, the Discovery Sport is actually classed as a compact SUV. It’s a smidge under 4.6m long, so about 30cm shorter than the ‘full-fat’ Discovery, which is a much more expensive car. You won’t find the Discovery Sport a nightmare to park – it’s easy to see out of, and higher-spec models come with 360-degree cameras that really help with neat and tidy parking. 

The Discovery Sport engine range includes a range of diesel and petrol engines, plus a plug-in hybrid version. Most versions are four-wheel-drive, but keep an eye out for ‘FWD’ in the car name – these are front-wheel-drive only, and you tend to only find these on the less powerful versions of the car.

Land Rover as a brand has improved its position in more recent reliability surveys, but the Discovery Sport doesn't tend to score very well as a model. Nevertheless, it's been on sale for several years now, so more recent models will have had most of the biggest issues ironed out.

Adding an extended warranty is a great way to protect yourself from unexpected repair costs should something fail.

The family SUV class is fiercely competitive and the Discovery Sport has a few tricks up its sleeve that could make it the best choice for you. Compared with its rivals – the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLC – the Discovery Sport can go much further off road and has the option of seven seats. In fact, only the Mercedes GLB offers seven-seats in a similarly sized premium package, but without the Land Rover's off-road prowess.

Plus, since the 2019 facelift, Land Rover has dramatically improved how posh the interior feels, with plusher materials and a vastly improved infotainment system. The on-road composure remains excellent, too, making the Discovery Sport an easy car to cover long distances in.

Land Rover is a premium brand, so you should be prepared to spend more keeping it in good running order than you might on a car from a more affordable brand.

You can protect yourself from unexpected repair costs by adding an extended warranty when you purchase your Discovery Sport.

Most indicators suggest the Discovery Sport holds its value well. This is likely informed by its premium branding and positioning in an especially popular market segment.

Make sure to keep your Discovery Sport well maintained and hold on to all your receipts to keep its value as high as possible.

The Discovery Sport is a decent option if you're looking for a tow car.

Front-wheel-drive D150 and D165 versions can pull a braked trailer weighing up to 1,800kg, or 2,200kg if you equip four-wheel drive. The stronger D200 bumps this figure up to 2,500kg, or 2,200kg if you select the seven-seat cabin option.

P200, P250 and P290 petrols, along with earlier 2.0-litre petrol versions, are all rated at the same 2,000kg figure. The P300e plug-in hybrid is the fastest Discovery Sport you can buy, but has the lowest tow rating at 1,600kg – still quite a bit higher than most plug-in hybrid options in this class.