Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto
From 3,986 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 85 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 85 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 52 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 33 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 25 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 19 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 58.3% of Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 89.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Hse Sdv6 Autos tested had between 38,224 and 66,885 miles on the clock.
At 51,057 median miles, the Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,986 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 85 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto is 51,057 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,224 and 66,885 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Hse Sdv6 Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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