Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 2017
83.8% pass rate
from 34,143 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0029% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.029% fail on Bonnet (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0029% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Headlamps (20% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0029% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.100% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Horn
    • 0.021% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0059% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0059% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (62% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.023% fail on Parking brake control (70% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.021% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pedal
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
  • 0.91% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0088% fail on Particulate filter (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0059% fail on Other emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0029% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0088% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0059% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0088% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0059% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0029% fail on Undertray
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Condition (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0029% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
        • 0.0059% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0059% fail on Bearing housing (26 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0059% fail on Joints
    • 0.044% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0059% fail on Panel
      • 0.0029% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.032% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0088% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0059% fail on Pipe
    • 0.023% fail on Spare wheel (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Spare wheel condition (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Carrier (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0059% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0029% fail on Safety device
    • 0.0059% fail on Seats
      • 0.0029% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0029% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0059% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0029% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0029% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0029% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0029% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.28% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes (52% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Operation (40 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0029% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.026% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0059% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0029% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0088% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment
    • 0.038% fail on Condition
  • 0.076% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0088% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0059% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0029% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0029% fail on Other components
    • 0.0029% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0029% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0029% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0029% fail on Speedometer

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