2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

8,457 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,457 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    190 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    196 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    146 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    67 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Brakes3.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  4. Suspension1.7%
  5. Lights & electrics1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2018 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,457 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).