2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

6,467 MOT tests in 2024. 63.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time63.0%
Failed or needed repairs37.0%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    179 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    183 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Suspension21.0%
  3. Brakes19.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.1%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 63.0% of 2007 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,467 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).