The MOT Files

Van reliability file

Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate & common failures

From 1,494 recorded MOT tests of the Land Rover Discovery, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Land Rover Discovery passes 86.6% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 1 of 21 van models, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn", in 26.8% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

86.6%adjusted · 85.1% raw · rank 1 of 211,494 tests

20.9 points above the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Land Rover Discovery tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn26.8%

    51 occurrences

  2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm16.3%

    31 occurrences

  3. 3.A tyre cords visible or damaged12.1%

    23 occurrences

  4. 4.A tyre seriously damaged11.6%

    22 occurrences

  5. 5.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded7.9%

    15 occurrences

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

    14 occurrences

  7. 7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn6.8%

    13 occurrences

  8. 8.A transmission shaft bearing excessively worn6.8%

    13 occurrences

  9. 9.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements5.3%

    10 occurrences

  10. 10.Parking brake inoperative on one side5.3%

    10 occurrences

  11. 11.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning4.2%

    8 occurrences

  12. 12.A wheel bearing with excessive play4.2%

    8 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Land Rover Discovery tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.7%

    220 tests

  2. 2.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm11.8%

    177 tests

  3. 3.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn11.6%

    174 tests

  4. 4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured9.2%

    138 tests

  5. 5.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded6.8%

    101 tests

  6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged3.3%

    50 tests

  7. 7.A tyre seriously damaged2.9%

    44 tests

  8. 8.A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded2.9%

    44 tests

How wear changes the picture

Discovery pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202291%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201988%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201682%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201376%
15+ yrsreg. 2010 and earlier68%

What gets tested

The Discovery fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
94,138
Test classes
class 7: 1,494
Names grouped into this model (18)
  • DISCOVERY ANN-SARY ED SDV6 A
  • DISCOVERY HSE D MHEV AUTO
  • DISCOVERY HSE SD6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY HSE SDV6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY LANDMARK SD6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY LUXURY HSE SD6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY LUXURY HSE SDV6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY METRO ED D MHEV A
  • DISCOVERY R-DYNAM HSE D MHEV A
  • DISCOVERY RDYNAMIC SE D MHEV A
  • DISCOVERY S D MHEV AUTO
  • DISCOVERY S SD4 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY S SD6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY S SDV6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY SE D MHEV AUTO
  • DISCOVERY SE SD4 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY SE SD6 AUTO
  • DISCOVERY SE SDV6 AUTO

Compare within the range

Other Land Rover vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Land Rover Discovery?
86.6% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 1 of 21 van models, from 1,494 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Land Rover Discovery fail its MOT on?
"A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn" is recorded in 26.8% of failed Land Rover Discovery tests, followed by "a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm" (16.3%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Land Rover Discovery usually have at its MOT?
94,138 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of