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Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 1997
64.4% pass rate
from 1,662 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (38% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (55% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.060% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (76% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.42% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate (15 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (54% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Flexible couplings (22 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
      • 0.18% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (95% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.1% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Mounting fixings (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Other body component
      • 0.24% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
        • 0.060% fail on Hinge
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
    • 0.84% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.78% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.36% fail on Floor
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Towbar
      • 0.12% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Bracket
    • 0.060% fail on Load security
      • 0.060% fail on Dropside
        • 0.060% fail on Dropside condition
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.66% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.48% fail on Axles (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Swivel joints/housing (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Springs (85% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (81% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Rbt
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.060% fail on Cable
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Other braking system component (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.60% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.24% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
    • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (90% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (77% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drag link end (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
        • 0.12% fail on Steering component (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.060% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Other components (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering box
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering box
    • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.060% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (20 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.78% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Condition (58% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.060% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.060% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.060% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.060% fail on Doors
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors

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