Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto
From 2,237 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 65 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 | 65 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 33 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 27 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.5% of Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 6.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £77.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Autos tested had between 35,796 and 56,865 miles on the clock.
At 47,177 median miles, the Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 2,237 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 65 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse Sdv6 Auto is 47,177 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,796 and 56,865 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Luxury 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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