1995 · 29 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1995 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

767 MOT tests in 2024. 67.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.7%
Failed or needed repairs32.3%
Typical mileage at test157,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 767 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.4%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  5. Individual direction indicators: not working2.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.6%
  2. Body & chassis17.3%
  3. Brakes16.4%
  4. Suspension15.9%
  5. Steering9.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine34.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 67.7% of 1995 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 767 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).