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Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common problems

77.8% of Land Rover Discoverys passed the 2024 MOT (148,507 first tests): 73.2% at the first attempt and 4.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 16% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 84.1 (95% CI 83.4–84.8; 100 = normal).

Land Rover Discovery at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate77.8%incl. 4.5% fixed at the test centre2024148507
Passed at the first attempt73.2%all first tests2024148507
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 83.4–84.8)84.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 302 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024148507
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure12.3per 1008.3 same-age2019–2024934199
Dangerous defects11.2per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024934199
Advisory items153.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024934199
strip · Land Rover Discovery · MOT Risk Index · 84.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Land Rover Discovery. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 302 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 290 and 304 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Land Rover Discovery index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank302of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024148507
Best rank within its 95% interval290rankother models held where they are2024148507
Worst rank within its 95% interval304rankother models held where they are2024148507

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 77.4 to 84.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Land Rover Discovery MOT, and how often?

Land Rover Discovery MOTs fail most often on suspension: 22.5 per 100 tests, against 19.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 934,199).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Suspension · 22.5 vs 19.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension22.5per 10019.52019–2024209928
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20.1per 10023.32019–2024187923
Brakes17per 10015.12019–2024158737
Body, chassis, structure12.3per 1008.32019–2024115228
Visibility9.1per 1009.32019–202485263
Tyres6per 1009.02019–202456098

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 934,199 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Land Rover Discovery compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Land Rover Discovery is brakes at age 7: 5.9 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 51,379).

bullet · Land Rover Discovery · Tyres, age 3 · 4.6 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.3 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.4 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.9 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 4.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.6per 1004.22019–202451066
Brakes, age 32.3per 1001.82019–202451066
Suspension, age 30.4per 1000.62019–202451066
Tyres, age 44.7per 1004.52019–202452940
Brakes, age 43.4per 1002.42019–202452940
Suspension, age 40.9per 1001.22019–202452940
Tyres, age 54.8per 1005.12019–202454569
Brakes, age 54.1per 1003.12019–202454569
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.0per 1002.22019–202454569
Tyres, age 64.6per 1005.52019–202453011
Brakes, age 65.0per 1003.82019–202453011
Suspension, age 63.7per 1003.72019–202453011
Tyres, age 74.4per 1006.02019–202451379
Brakes, age 75.9per 1004.52019–202451379
Suspension, age 75.8per 1005.72019–202451379
Tyres, age 84.4per 1006.32019–202447551
Brakes, age 86.8per 1005.42019–202447551
Suspension, age 86.4per 1007.82019–202447551

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Land Rover Discovery's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Land Rover Discovery advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 31.3% of the time.

funnel · Land Rover Discovery · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 31.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 31.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.3% next failmedian model2019–20245012
Suspension20.2% next failmedian model2019–2024144858
Body, chassis, structure17.8% next failmedian model2019–202457080
Brakes13.6% next failmedian model2019–2024173221
Steering12.9% next failmedian model2019–202437451
Visibility11.1% next failmedian model2019–2024620
Tyres7.4% next failmedian model2019–2024122948
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.0% next failmedian model2019–202413856
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks4.3% next failmedian model2019–202465150
Identification of the vehicle3.5% next failmedian model2019–202411988
Road wheels1.1% next failmedian model2019–20241074
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202460054

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Land Rover Discovery got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Land Rover Discovery MOTs flag brakes most: 42.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 934,199).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Brakes · 42.2 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes42.2per 10034.72019–2024394611
Suspension37.7per 10026.22019–2024352253
Tyres28.1per 10039.72019–2024262640
Body, chassis, structure12.5per 1004.62019–2024116543
Noise, emissions and leaks10.9per 1005.22019–2024101899
Non-component advisories9.9per 1007.82019–202492129

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 934,199 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Land Rover Discovery?

For Land Rover Discoverys aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 4.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 76,612).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–202422339
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202422339
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202422339
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202422339
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202422339
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202422339
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202422339
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202422339
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202422339
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422339
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202422339
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20246261
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–20246261
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20246261
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20246261
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20246261
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20246261
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20246261
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20246261
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246261
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20246261
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20243760
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20243760
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20243760
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20243760
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20243760
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20243760
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20243760
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20243760
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243760
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20243760
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243760
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–202476612
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–202476612
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202476612
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202476612
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202476612
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202476612
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202476612
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202476612
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202476612
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202476612
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202476612
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–202434925
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202434925
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–202434925
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202434925
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–202434925
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202434925
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202434925
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202434925
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202434925
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202434925
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202434925
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–202420745
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–202420745
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202420745
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–202420745
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–202420745
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–202420745
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202420745
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202420745
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202420745
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202420745
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202420745
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–202453967
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202453967
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202453967
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202453967
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202453967
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202453967
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202453967
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202453967
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202453967
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202453967
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202453967
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202453967
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–202437191
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–202437191
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–202437191
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.8% next fail2019–202437191
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–202437191
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–202437191
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202437191
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202437191
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202437191
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202437191
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202437191
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202437191
Seat belt installation check, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202437191
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–202425240
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–202425240
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–202425240
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.2% next fail2019–202425240
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–202425240
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202425240
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–202425240
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202425240
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202425240
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202425240
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202425240
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202425240
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–202437634
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.1% next fail2019–202437634
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–202437634
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–202437634
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202437634
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–202437634
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–202437634
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202437634
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202437634
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202437634
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202437634
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202437634
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory12.6% next fail2019–202433020
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–202433020
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–202433020
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–202433020
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–202433020
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–202433020
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–202433020
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202433020
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202433020
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202433020
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202433020
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202433020
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.9% next fail2019–202428637
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.7% next fail2019–202428637
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–202428637
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–202428637
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–202428637
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202428637
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–202428637
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–202428637
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–202428637
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202428637
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202428637
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202428637
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.8% next fail2019–202433487
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.7% next fail2019–202433487
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.1% next fail2019–202433487
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–202433487
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202433487
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202433487
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202433487
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202433487
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202433487
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202433487
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202433487
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202433487
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.3% next fail2019–202438045
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.1% next fail2019–202438045
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13% next fail2019–202438045
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–202438045
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–202438045
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–202438045
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–202438045
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202438045
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202438045
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202438045
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202438045
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202438045
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202438045
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19.0% next fail2019–202441065
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–202441065
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–202441065
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–202441065
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–202441065
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–202441065
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–202441065
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–202441065
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–202441065
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202441065
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202441065
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202441065
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202441065
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.6% next fail2019–202447452
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.6% next fail2019–202447452
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–202447452
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–202447452
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–202447452
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–202447452
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202447452
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202447452
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202447452
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202447452
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202447452
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202447452
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202447452
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22% next fail2019–202459032
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory19.1% next fail2019–202459032
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.4% next fail2019–202459032
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–202459032
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–202459032
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–202459032
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202459032
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202459032
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–202459032
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202459032
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202459032
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202459032
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202459032
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.9% next fail2019–202467504
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.1% next fail2019–202467504
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–202467504
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.1% next fail2019–202467504
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–202467504
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–202467504
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–202467504
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–202467504
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–202467504
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202467504
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202467504
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202467504
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202467504
Seat belt installation check, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202467504
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass12.7% next fail2019–202421209
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass11.9% next fail2019–202421209
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–202421209
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–202421209
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–202421209
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–202421209
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202421209
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202421209
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202421209
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202421209
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202421209
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202421209
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 20 years or older, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202421209
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory21.8% next fail2019–202425553
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory20.6% next fail2019–202425553
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.6% next fail2019–202425553
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.4% next fail2019–202425553
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–202425553
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–202425553
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202425553
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–202425553
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–202425553
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202425553
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202425553
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202425553
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202425553
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail28.0% next fail2019–202427496
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail23.8% next fail2019–202427496
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail18.2% next fail2019–202427496
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail16.0% next fail2019–202427496
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–202427496
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–202427496
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–202427496
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–202427496
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202427496
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202427496
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202427496
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202427496
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202427496
Seat belt installation check, 20 years or older, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202427496
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)22.3% next fail2019–202494
Body, chassis, structure, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)14.9% next fail2019–202494
Visibility, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)11.7% next fail2019–202494
Suspension, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)10.6% next fail2019–202494
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)7.4% next fail2019–202494
Brakes, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)6.4% next fail2019–202494
Steering, an unknown age, after a pass (rough estimate: 94 cars)5.3% next fail2019–202494
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)21.1% next fail2019–2024327
Body, chassis, structure, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024327
Suspension, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024327
Brakes, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024327
Visibility, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024327
Steering, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024327
Noise, emissions and leaks, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024327
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 327 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024327

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Land Rover Discovery get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Land Rover Discovery gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 11.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 66.3 major and 20.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Land Rover Discovery · Dangerous defects · 11.2 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 11.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects11.2per 10011.22019–2024934199

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 934,199 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Land Rover Discovery still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Land Rover Discovery go from 11.4% at age 3 to 36.9% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 148,507).

line · Land Rover Discovery · Age 3 · 11.4 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 11.4. Age 19: 36.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.4% failed first time12.420244617
Age 413.4% failed first time13.120245595
Age 514.4% failed first time15.120247821
Age 613.5% failed first time17.520248353
Age 716.8% failed first time20.220249738
Age 820.4% failed first time23.320249657
Age 921.2% failed first time26.520249115
Age 1023.0% failed first time30.120247370
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1127.3% failed first time33.220246281
Age 1227.2% failed first time35.720246772
Age 1329.0% failed first time38.220245975
Age 1430.4% failed first time40.420246215
Age 1533.8% failed first time41.620245083
Age 1634.8% failed first time43.120244817
Age 1737.1% failed first time43.120246447
Age 1838.5% failed first time43.920247525
Age 1936.9% failed first time43.520247603

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Land Rover Discovery compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Land Rover Discoverys fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 13, where they fail more often: 35% against 32.5% (2024, n = 44,311).

line · Land Rover Discovery · Age 3 · 12.4 vs 10.7 · 2024
Age 3: 12.4. Age 20: 38.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.4% fail10.7202451066
Age 414.5% fail12.3202452940
Age 516.1% fail14.1202454569
Age 617.6% fail16.0202453011
Age 720.1% fail18.2202451379
Age 822.1% fail20.5202447551
Age 924.1% fail23.1202444820
Age 1027.0% fail25.5202441068
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1129.5% fail28.2202439509
Age 1231.9% fail30.5202441705
Age 1335% fail32.5202444311
Age 1436.8% fail34.5202447197
Age 1537.9% fail35.9202448468
Age 1638.1% fail37.0202449195
Age 1738.5% fail37.4202448387
Age 1839.1% fail37.7202445266
Age 1939.1% fail37.3202438848
Age 2038.6% fail36.8202432166

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Land Rover Discovery years should I avoid?

The Land Rover Discovery build year that fails most for its age is 2016: index 107.4 (95% CI 105.4–109.4) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 60,654).

Build year matters for the Land Rover Discovery: 2016 Land Rover Discoverys fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Build year 1998 · 99.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 199899.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244874
Build year 1999101.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411368
Build year 2000 (worse for its age)103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415815
Build year 2001 (worse for its age)105index vs own age100 = normal2019–202427054
Build year 2002101.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202436080
Build year 2003 (better for its age)97.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443071
Build year 200499index vs own age100 = normal2019–202447471
Build year 2005 (better for its age)97.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202456878
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)104.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202456460
Build year 2007 (worse for its age)103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202449143
Build year 2008 (worse for its age)104.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202434834
Build year 2009101.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202434384
Build year 2010 (better for its age)95.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202442023
Build year 2011 (better for its age)94.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202438783
Build year 201299.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443083
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)104index vs own age100 = normal2019–202439919
Build year 201498.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202446349
Build year 2015 (better for its age)96.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202457592
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)107.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202460654
Build year 2017 (better for its age)89.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202453574
Build year 2018 (better for its age)91.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202434389
Build year 2019 (better for its age)91.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423938
Build year 202098.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411299

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Land Rover Discovery MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Land Rover Discovery MOT: about £100 (up to about £189 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 148,507).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Expected repair bill · 99.5 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill99.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue148507
Estimated range lower99.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue148507
Estimated range upper189.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue148507
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)40.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue148507
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)28.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue148507
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)25.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue148507
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.4GBP expected contribution90price catalogue148507

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Land Rover Discovery more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Land Rover Discovery and 3 as often or more. The Land Rover Discovery has an MOT Risk Index of 84.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 148,507).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Land Rover Discovery (this model) · 84.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Land Rover Discovery (this model)84.1index100 = normal2024148507
Land Rover Defender86.8index84.12024112487
Land Rover Range Rover Sport72.5index84.12024117761
Mercedes-Benz E-Class80.7index84.12024229181
Land Rover Range Rover70.9index84.1202489169
Mercedes-Benz C-Class87.4index84.12024365590
BMW X573.5index84.1202491002
Land Rover Freelander89.7index84.12024119704
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Jaguar XF82.6index84.1202498155

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery normally do?

At age 8, the median Land Rover Discovery had covered 79,659 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 62,123 to 99,387 miles (2024, n = 9,657).

line · Land Rover Discovery · Age 3 median · 33573 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 33573. Age 19 P75: 189016. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median33573miles20244617
Age 3 P2525288miles20244617
Age 3 P7543887miles20244617
Age 4 median42533miles20245595
Age 4 P2532117miles20245595
Age 4 P7555597miles20245595
Age 5 median51072miles20247821
Age 5 P2539318miles20247821
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7565733miles20247821
Age 6 median60224miles20248353
Age 6 P2546667miles20248353
Age 6 P7575584miles20248353
Age 7 median66961miles20249738
Age 7 P2553109miles20249738
Age 7 P7582933miles20249738
Age 8 median79659miles20249657
Age 8 P2562123miles20249657
Age 8 P7599387miles20249657
Age 9 median92054miles20249115
Age 9 P2572396miles20249115
Age 9 P75113579miles20249115
Age 10 median101099miles20247370
Age 10 P2580503miles20247370
Age 10 P75122827miles20247370
Age 11 median112424miles20246281
Age 11 P2590150miles20246281
Age 11 P75134625miles20246281
Age 12 median118738miles20246772
Age 12 P2597635miles20246772
Age 12 P75141813miles20246772
Age 13 median126898miles20245975
Age 13 P25104317miles20245975
Age 13 P75150652miles20245975
Age 14 median133919miles20246215
Age 14 P25111677miles20246215
Age 14 P75158022miles20246215
Age 15 median139055miles20245083
Age 15 P25116108miles20245083
Age 15 P75162461miles20245083
Age 16 median144932miles20244817
Age 16 P25121670miles20244817
Age 16 P75170803miles20244817
Age 17 median149597miles20246447
Age 17 P25125481miles20246447
Age 17 P75174749miles20246447
Age 18 median157203miles20247525
Age 18 P25132649miles20247525
Age 18 P75183537miles20247525
Age 19 median161267miles20247603
Age 19 P25135638miles20247603
Age 19 P75189016miles20247603

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Land Rover Discovery MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 18.5% of Land Rover Discoverys with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 37.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 33,481). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12.1% failed first time20247626
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles14% failed first time20248058
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles14.8% failed first time20241877
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 10.7–17.5%)13.8% failed first time2024392
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 14.7–32.8%)22.5% failed first time202480
Age 6–9, <40k miles11.2% failed first time20242841
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles15.5% failed first time202413643
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles19.4% failed first time202412928
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles22.9% failed first time20246011
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles24.1% failed first time20241430
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 9.9–17.6%)13.3% failed first time2024301
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles18.2% failed first time20242237
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles22.9% failed first time20247360
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles28.3% failed first time202413826
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles31.7% failed first time20248878
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 13.3–25%)18.5% failed first time2024168
Age 15+, 40-70k miles25.1% failed first time20241054
Age 15+, 70-100k miles33.1% failed first time20244016
Age 15+, 100-140k miles36% failed first time202415679
Age 15+, 140k+ miles37.2% failed first time202433313

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery last?

57.3% of Land Rover Discoverys tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 24.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 532,340).

line · Land Rover Discovery · 100,000 miles · 57.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 57.3. 200,000 miles: 4.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles57.3% of tested cars2024532340
150,000 miles24.2% of tested cars2024225361
200,000 miles4.8% of tested cars202444638

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Land Rover Discovery driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Land Rover Discovery index is 79.1, against 86.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 148,507).

slope · Land Rover Discovery · Age and mileage adjusted index · 79.1 vs 86.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 86.9 vs 79.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index79.1index86.92019–2024148507

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Land Rover Discovery fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between diesel and petrol Land Rover Discoverys before allowing for age: 26.8% against 25.3% fail first time.

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Diesel · 26.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel26.8% fail first timeother fuels2024145156
Petrol25.3% fail first timeother fuels20243152

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Land Rover Discovery engine is best?

No Land Rover Discovery engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 148,507).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Petrol over 2.0 litre · 96.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre96.3index vs model norm100 = model average202415921
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre97.8index vs model norm100 = model average202425640
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,189 tests, 95% interval 90.1–109.4)99.4index vs model norm100 = model average20242189
Diesel over 2.0 litre100.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024881855

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Land Rover Discovery fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Land Rover Discovery range from 16.0% in the Enfield (EN) postcode area to 43.4% in the Torquay (TQ) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Land Rover Discovery · Torquay (TQ) · 43.4 vs 26.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 20%. 38%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Torquay (TQ)43.4% fail first time26.820245809
Dorchester (DT)42.7% fail first time26.820246589
Exeter (EX)42.5% fail first time26.8202415440
Enfield (EN)16% fail first time26.820244643
Uxbridge (UB)18.7% fail first time26.820242022
Ilford (IG)19.2% fail first time26.820241731
Plymouth (PL)40.1% fail first time26.8202410548
Bath (BA)39.6% fail first time26.8202413342
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Taunton (TA)38.2% fail first time26.8202411437
Truro (TR)37.5% fail first time26.820246971
Perth (PH)36.6% fail first time26.820244385
Salisbury (SP)36.4% fail first time26.820249087
Kirkcaldy (KY)36.3% fail first time26.820243897
Brighton (BN)35.6% fail first time26.820248750
Swansea (SA)35.6% fail first time26.8202410379
Bournemouth (BH)35.4% fail first time26.8202410432
Carlisle (CA)35.2% fail first time26.820246546
Aberdeen (AB)34.9% fail first time26.820249545
Falkirk (FK)34.8% fail first time26.820243047
Bristol (BS)34.7% fail first time26.8202412297
Dundee (DD)34.4% fail first time26.820243226
Portsmouth (PO)34.1% fail first time26.8202411478
Huddersfield (HD)33.8% fail first time26.820243624
Sunderland (SR)33.4% fail first time26.820241705
Lincoln (LN)33.3% fail first time26.820248197
Blackpool (FY)32.5% fail first time26.820242985
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)32.1% fail first time26.8202411641
Inverness (IV)32.0% fail first time26.820246127
Ipswich (IP)31.9% fail first time26.8202413802
Newport (NP)31.5% fail first time26.820248045
Southampton (SO)31.5% fail first time26.8202412417
Swindon (SN)31.4% fail first time26.8202411976
Hereford (HR)31.4% fail first time26.820248439
Stockport (SK)31.3% fail first time26.820249540
Llandudno (LL)31.3% fail first time26.8202411639
Chester (CH)31.1% fail first time26.820248899
Crewe (CW)31.1% fail first time26.820246680
Worcester (WR)31% fail first time26.820249397
Cardiff (CF)30.9% fail first time26.820248452
Norwich (NR)30.8% fail first time26.8202414399
Gloucester (GL)30.7% fail first time26.8202418075
Shrewsbury (SY)30.5% fail first time26.8202412568
Llandrindod Wells (LD)30.5% fail first time26.820242262
York (YO)30.4% fail first time26.8202412469
Preston (PR)30.2% fail first time26.820248520
Kirkwall (KW)29.8% fail first time26.820241032
Paisley (PA)29.8% fail first time26.820242408
Lancaster (LA)29.8% fail first time26.820246880
Canterbury (CT)29.7% fail first time26.820247498
Cambridge (CB)29.7% fail first time26.820247687
Edinburgh (EH)29.5% fail first time26.820249227
Guildford (GU)29.4% fail first time26.8202417307
Colchester (CO)29.3% fail first time26.820249834
Hull (HU)29.2% fail first time26.820244935
Northampton (NN)29.2% fail first time26.8202412010
Newcastle (NE)29% fail first time26.8202410383
Darlington (DL)29.0% fail first time26.820246335
Dudley (DY)29.0% fail first time26.820247079
Telford (TF)28.9% fail first time26.820244605
Dumfries (DG)28.8% fail first time26.820242124
Oxford (OX)28.5% fail first time26.8202415640
Galashiels (TD)28.2% fail first time26.820242175
Walsall (WS)28.2% fail first time26.820245275
Derby (DE)28.0% fail first time26.8202414812
Leeds (LS)28.0% fail first time26.820248516
Peterborough (PE)28.0% fail first time26.8202422258
St Albans (AL)27.8% fail first time26.820244401
Bradford (BD)27.7% fail first time26.820247879
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 23.7–32.1%)27.7% fail first time26.82024430
Harrogate (HG)27.3% fail first time26.820244660
Halifax (HX)27.3% fail first time26.820243620
Tonbridge (TN)27.1% fail first time26.8202423219
Oldham (OL)27.0% fail first time26.820244283
Cleveland (TS)26.9% fail first time26.820246505
Watford (WD)26.8% fail first time26.820243216
Wigan (WN)26.5% fail first time26.820242933
Leicester (LE)26.3% fail first time26.8202414117
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 22.0–31.0%)26.3% fail first time26.82024365
Stevenage (SG)26.3% fail first time26.820247009
Wakefield (WF)26.0% fail first time26.820247009
Kingston upon Thames (KT)26.0% fail first time26.820247009
Coventry (CV)25.7% fail first time26.8202413508
Medway (ME)25.6% fail first time26.8202411464
Doncaster (DN)25.5% fail first time26.8202410943
Redhill (RH)25.3% fail first time26.8202412619
Manchester (M)25.0% fail first time26.820246123
Kilmarnock (KA)24.8% fail first time26.820243273
Motherwell (ML)24.6% fail first time26.820243131
Birmingham (B)24.5% fail first time26.8202418944
Nottingham (NG)24.4% fail first time26.8202417567
Hemel Hempstead (HP)24.3% fail first time26.8202410877
Wolverhampton (WV)24.3% fail first time26.820244737
Blackburn (BB)23.9% fail first time26.820247367
Luton (LU)23.7% fail first time26.820244065
London W (W)23.6% fail first time26.820242335
Reading (RG)23.5% fail first time26.8202418714
Bolton (BL)23.5% fail first time26.820244676
Warrington (WA)23.5% fail first time26.820246794
London N (N)23.2% fail first time26.820242234
Bromley (BR)23.2% fail first time26.820241908
Durham (DH)23.1% fail first time26.820243992
Glasgow (G)23.0% fail first time26.820246909
Harrow (HA)22.5% fail first time26.820241933
Milton Keynes (MK)22.5% fail first time26.8202410093
Sheffield (S)22.3% fail first time26.8202421057
Dartford (DA)21.5% fail first time26.820245293
Chelmsford (CM)21.4% fail first time26.8202416879
Croydon (CR)21.3% fail first time26.820243590
London NW (NW)21.2% fail first time26.820242558
London SW (SW)20.9% fail first time26.820245819
London E (E)20.8% fail first time26.820242160
Liverpool (L)20.8% fail first time26.820247527
Romford (RM)20.5% fail first time26.820243982
London SE (SE)20.4% fail first time26.820243104
Southend-on-Sea (SS)20.2% fail first time26.820247948
Sutton (SM)20.1% fail first time26.820241245
Twickenham (TW)19.9% fail first time26.820245054
Slough (SL)19.9% fail first time26.820245590

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Land Rover Discovery rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Land Rover Discovery MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.9 times the national rate: 2.95% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 141,961).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Land Rover Discovery · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers141961

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Land Rover Discovery ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 34.9% of Land Rover Discoverys tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Land Rover Discovery · Likely compliant · 34.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant34.9% estimate2024148507

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Land Rover Discovery?

Of failed Land Rover Discovery MOTs, 24.3% were retested the same day and a further 68.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 185,291).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Same-day retest · 24.3 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest24.3%failed initial tests2019–2024185291
Retest within 10 days68.5%failed initial tests2019–2024185291
Clean MOT streak32.0%observed chains2019–2024167418
Repeat advisory35.3%observed chains2019–2024167418
Decreasing odometer1.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024183009

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Land Rover Discovery?

Land Rover Discoverys aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 14.8% of tests, against 24.2% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 16,576).

bullet · Land Rover Discovery · Low-use first-time failure · 14.8 vs 24.2 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 14.8 vs 24.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure14.8%24.22019–202416576
Low-use gap-9.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–202416576

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Land Rover Discovery likely to last?

Land Rover Discoverys tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 10.3 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 12.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)12.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)10.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)10.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)8.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Land Rover Discoverys are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Land Rover Discoverys tested at ages 4 to 6, about 73 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 38,848).

line · Land Rover Discovery · Age 3 · 95.4 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 95.4. Age 19: 72.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 395.4% of age 4–6 baseline202451066
Age 498.9% of age 4–6 baseline202452940
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202454569
Age 699.1% of age 4–6 baseline202453011
Age 796% of age 4–6 baseline202451379
Age 888.9% of age 4–6 baseline202447551
Age 983.8% of age 4–6 baseline202444820
Age 1076.8% of age 4–6 baseline202441068
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1173.8% of age 4–6 baseline202439509
Age 1277.9% of age 4–6 baseline202441705
Age 1382.8% of age 4–6 baseline202444311
Age 1488.2% of age 4–6 baseline202447197
Age 1590.6% of age 4–6 baseline202448468
Age 1691.9% of age 4–6 baseline202449195
Age 1790.4% of age 4–6 baseline202448387
Age 1884.6% of age 4–6 baseline202445266
Age 1972.6% of age 4–6 baseline202438848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Land Rover Discovery fails, does it fail again?

29.9% of Land Rover Discoverys that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 24.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 62,773). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 29.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Land Rover Discovery · Repeat after fail · 29.9 vs 24.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 29.9 vs 24.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail29.9%24.12019–202462773

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Land Rover Discovery faults come together?

On Land Rover Discoverys, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and speedometer and speed limiter failures turn up together 9.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 26).

Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 6.1–13.8)9.4liftexpected joint rate202426
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 6.5–10.1)8.2liftexpected joint rate202486
Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 4.0–8.4)5.9liftexpected joint rate202431
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 5.3–6.3)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024457
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 4.7–6.2)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024223
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 4.4–6.7)5.4liftexpected joint rate202491
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.3liftexpected joint rate20241888
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.7)5.2liftexpected joint rate202464
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 4.5–5.8)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024242
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 4.6–5.5)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024460
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.5)5liftexpected joint rate202454
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering4.8liftexpected joint rate20243246
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.6liftexpected joint rate20246445
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.0)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024444
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 3.1–6.3)4.5liftexpected joint rate202435
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.3liftexpected joint rate20246932
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate202438
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering4.3liftexpected joint rate20243395
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.3)4.2liftexpected joint rate202467
Brakes + Road Wheels4.2liftexpected joint rate2024888
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks4.1liftexpected joint rate20247627
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 49 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.4)4.1liftexpected joint rate202449
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.5)4.1liftexpected joint rate202441
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks4.0liftexpected joint rate20246596
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4liftexpected joint rate20248728
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.9)4.0liftexpected joint rate202425
Steering + Suspension3.9liftexpected joint rate202417735
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension3.9liftexpected joint rate20248018
Identification of the vehicle + Steering3.8liftexpected joint rate2024667
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels3.8liftexpected joint rate20241087
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024335
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.7liftexpected joint rate20242042
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels3.7liftexpected joint rate2024683
Body, chassis, structure + Steering3.6liftexpected joint rate202411215
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle3.6liftexpected joint rate20241479
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle3.6liftexpected joint rate20241299
Body, chassis, structure + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024103
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.5liftexpected joint rate20248981
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.5liftexpected joint rate20248474
Brakes + Steering3.5liftexpected joint rate202412233
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering3.4liftexpected joint rate202416490
Road Wheels + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate2024942
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.3liftexpected joint rate202423912
Brakes + Suspension3.3liftexpected joint rate202435157
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility3.3liftexpected joint rate20241103
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate202424
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate2024605
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate202429987
Road Wheels + Visibility3.2liftexpected joint rate2024556
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.2liftexpected joint rate202435418
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.1liftexpected joint rate202430180
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate20241622
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate20243997
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate202443509
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20242399
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20244139
Brakes + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate202410194
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Suspension (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024112
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate20241945
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.7)2.6liftexpected joint rate202430
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate202423988
Steering + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20247331
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202412796
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024105
Brakes + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202477
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate202415985
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202413890
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Steering (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.3)2.3liftexpected joint rate202432
Suspension + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate202411165
Tyres + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20247020
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202419732
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Visibility (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.8)2.2liftexpected joint rate202458
Steering + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20243484
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20247123
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Tyres (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.0–2.4)1.6liftexpected joint rate202424
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Seat belt installation check + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Seat belt installation check + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Land Rover Discovery had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 59 safety recall campaigns matched to the Land Rover Discovery; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched59campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register148507

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Land Rover Discovery cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Land Rover Discoverys tested at age 5, about 14 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 23. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 10 and 11, 4.31 percentage points (2024).

Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 311.4% fail first time20244617
Age 413.4% fail first time20245595
Age 514.4% fail first time20247821
Age 613.5% fail first time20248353
Age 716.8% fail first time20249738
Age 820.4% fail first time20249657
Age 921.2% fail first time20249115
Age 1023.0% fail first time20247370
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1127.3% fail first time20246281
Age 1227.2% fail first time20246772
Age 1329.0% fail first time20245975
Age 1430.4% fail first time20246215
Age 1533.8% fail first time20245083
Age 1634.8% fail first time20244817
Age 1737.1% fail first time20246447
Age 1838.5% fail first time20247525
Age 1936.9% fail first time20247603

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Land Rover Discovery? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1455 US technical service bulletins for the Land Rover Discovery (US market, Land Rover DISCOVERY, model years 2016–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Land Rover Discovery · US service bulletins · 1455 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Land Rover DISCOVERY, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1455bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 20132bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 20151bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 201634bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 2017131bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 2018318bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 2019293bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 2020120bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2021125bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 2022111bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 202364bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 202489bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 2025126bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507
Year 202641bulletinsNHTSANHTSA148507

Source: NHTSA, US market, Land Rover DISCOVERY, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Land Rover Discovery to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 46 complaints (US market, Land Rover DISCOVERY, model years 2016–2022 only).

bar · Land Rover Discovery · Lamps &amp; electrical · 46 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Land Rover DISCOVERY, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical46complaintsNHTSA + 202446
Engine (not MOT-tested)23complaintsNHTSA + 202423
Transmission (not MOT-tested)22complaintsNHTSA + 202422
Visibility17complaintsNHTSA + 202417
Body & structure12complaintsNHTSA + 202412
Steering6complaintsNHTSA + 20246

Source: NHTSA, US market, Land Rover DISCOVERY, model years 2016–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Land Rover Discovery fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 53.6% of Land Rover Discoverys failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,165 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Land Rover Discovery · Norway · 42.8 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 42.8 vs 33.7. Finland: 33.4 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 53.6 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway42.8% failed33.72024 by country1823
Finland33.4% failed26.32024 by country839
Netherlands53.6% failed50.82024 by country2165

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Land Rover Discovery MOT matter?

Land Rover Discoverys fail first time most in January (30.3%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in September (27.9%) (2024, n = 148,507).

line · Land Rover Discovery · January · 30.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 30.3. December: 28.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Land Rover Discovery: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January30.3% fail first time31.1202486607
February29.5% fail first time30.0202479221
March28.0% fail first time28.3202496006
April29.2% fail first time29.8202456704
May28.5% fail first time28.8202460722
June28.5% fail first time28.1202467720
July29.3% fail first time29.3202471861
August28.6% fail first time29.2202472086
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September27.9% fail first time28.2202488687
October29.2% fail first time30.3202494340
November30.1% fail first time30.6202490915
December28.2% fail first time29.3202469330

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 148,507 initial Land Rover Discovery tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 148,507 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Land Rover Discovery MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/land-rover-discovery/

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Land Rover Discovery MOT: quick answers

What is the Land Rover Discovery first-time MOT pass rate?

73.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (148,507 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 148,507 primary tests: 26.78% failed first time and 77.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 84.1 is shown separately.