Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 2000
60.8% pass rate
from 3,643 tests in 2021
(7.9% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (22% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Linkage (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint (86% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (63% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.055% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (20% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes (32 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension unit (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Levelling valve (42 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Bellows (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other components (27 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.082% fail on Swivel joints/housing (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Axle
      • 0.027% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.027% fail on King pins
    • 0.055% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies) (71% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.082% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.082% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.082% fail on Switch
    • 0.055% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.055% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake performance not tested (86% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (21 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Other braking system component (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Actuating linkage mounting (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.082% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.055% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
    • 0.99% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.44% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Leaks
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.027% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (26% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
        • 0.14% fail on Prop shaft (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steps (15 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.49% fail on Other passenger's door (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.082% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Towbar (13 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other towbar components (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Vehicle structure (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Towbar condition (20 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Mounting fixings (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
    • 0.49% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on System (12 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.055% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on Tank
    • 0.082% fail on Floor
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.027% fail on Load security
      • 0.027% fail on Dropside
        • 0.027% fail on Other dropside component
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (74% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (88% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drag link end (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.055% fail on Other components
        • 0.055% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.027% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.82% fail on Power steering (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Steering box (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering box
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Window
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
      • 0.027% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.055% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.055% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.027% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.027% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Hubs
  • 0.055% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.055% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.027% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.027% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.027% fail on Steps

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