Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 1994
66.6% pass rate
from 974 tests in 2021
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators (82% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type (82% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.10% fail on Switch
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.72% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.41% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.41% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition
        • 0.10% fail on Catch
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (52% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Prop shafts (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Flexible couplings (9 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints
      • 0.10% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.2% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Mounting fixings (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Panel
      • 0.21% fail on Body condition (9 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.92% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Tank
      • 0.21% fail on Hose
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 0.92% fail on Seats
      • 0.62% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.41% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.62% fail on Cabs
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Floor
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.10% fail on Towbar
      • 0.10% fail on Other towbar components
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Wheel bearings (88% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Swivel joints/housing
      • 0.10% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.10% fail on King pins
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.62% fail on Springs
      • 0.51% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.31% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (84% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.10% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
    • 0.92% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.82% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.62% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.41% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.21% fail on Servos
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.9% fail on Steering (41% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components (90% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drag link end (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering
      • 0.41% fail on Other components
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.31% fail on Steering box
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering box
    • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.10% fail on Universal joint
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 1994 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.10% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 1994 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.92% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres (57% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
    • 0.21% fail on Tread depth (81% better than other 1994 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.10% fail on Anchorages

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