Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto
From 848 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade defective. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 20 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| wiper blade defective | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.3% of failures are serious: 33.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £58.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 88.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Autos tested had between 31,572 and 49,048 miles on the clock.
At 40,661 median miles, the Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto has a 89.9% MOT pass rate based on 848 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 Auto is 40,661 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,572 and 49,048 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Luxury Hse Sd4 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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