Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A
From 417 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 headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 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 | 12 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51% of failures are serious: 44.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.1% 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 £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev As tested had between 28,618 and 43,079 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,301 median miles, the Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 417 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid).
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A is 35,301 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,618 and 43,079 miles.
Buying a used Discovery R-Dynamic Hse Mhev A?
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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