2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

6,207 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    190 marked dangerous
  5. Prop shaft: bearing excessively worn1.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    157 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    148 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Brakes14.1%
  3. Lights & electrics10.4%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Tyres5.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.4%

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 2010 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2010 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,207 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).