Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A
From 530 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.8% of failures are serious: 37.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £62.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev As tested had between 25,280 and 43,275 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,406 median miles, the Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 530 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic S D Mhev A is 33,406 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,280 and 43,275 miles.
Buying a used Discovery R-Dynamic S D 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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