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Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 2004
61.8% pass rate
from 8,458 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (27% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.012% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.51% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension unit (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pipes (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other components (25 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Bellows (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Levelling valve (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Axles
      • 0.19% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel joints/housing (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Axle
      • 0.012% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.012% fail on King pins
    • 0.035% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Horn (86% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.047% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Brake performance not tested (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (15% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Electronic stability control (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (23 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (36 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (45 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Other braking system component (46 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Other components
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.77% fail on Parking brake control (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.095% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.059% fail on Servos
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.012% fail on Leaks
    • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.071% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.012% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 10.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Strengthening plate (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.85% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Prop shaft (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
        • 0.11% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Bearing housing (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.19% fail on System (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Body (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Mounting fixings (27 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Panel
      • 0.071% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Cabs (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steps (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Mounting fixings (85 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Vehicle structure (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other towbar components (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Floor
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.012% fail on Carrier
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Loading door
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Drag link end (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.024% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
        • 0.024% fail on Steering component
      • 0.012% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.012% fail on Components
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
      • 0.083% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.035% fail on Pump
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Steering box (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering box (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.024% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.024% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (79% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.012% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (97% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment
      • 0.047% fail on Requirements
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.047% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Size/type (91% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.012% fail on Hubs
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates (57% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.035% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.024% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer

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