2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

7,679 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,679 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 cords2.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    165 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    161 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    139 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    66 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.9%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  7. Suspension0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

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: 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 2019 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2019 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,679 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).