LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MOT pass rate
82.4% of 301,215 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MOT tests pass.
At 82.4%, The DISCOVERY passes slightly less often than the average across all LAND ROVER models (84.7%).
The LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has a pass rate of 82.4%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
Own this LAND ROVER DISCOVERY?
This is the average across every LAND ROVER DISCOVERY in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
How to check and keep your LAND ROVER’s service history →
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.7% at 0–3 years to 74.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.7% | 12,492 | 32,416 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.7% | 51,033 | 52,102 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.5% | 73,816 | 81,905 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.4% | 59,116 | 125,407 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.2% | 104,758 | 155,001 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
The most common reason the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 46.4% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 43.3% | Excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.4% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 18.5% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 13.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 8.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related LAND ROVER models
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE — 88.8% pass rate
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT — 88.6% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER — 77.8% pass rate
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT — 88.0% pass rate
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER — 86.3% pass rate
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER — 73.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY?
- 82.4% of LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MOT tests pass, based on 301,215 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY?
- The most common reason the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LAND ROVER DISCOVERY's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LAND ROVER service history guide for how to check and keep one.