Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto
From 565 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. 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 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, 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. 46.2% of failures are serious: 33.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 12.8% 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 £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Discovery Se Sd4 Autos tested had between 31,772 and 57,744 miles on the clock.
At 45,261 median miles, the Discovery Se Sd4 Auto has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 565 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Discovery Se Sd4 Auto is 45,261 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,772 and 57,744 miles.
Buying a used Discovery Se 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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