2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

5,704 MOT tests in 2024. 86.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time86.6%
Failed or needed repairs13.4%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,704 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 cords2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    179 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    101 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    48 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%
  9. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes3.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

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 2020 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 86.6% of 2020 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,704 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

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