MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Land Rover » Discovery » 2007

Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 2007
62.7% pass rate
from 8,858 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (12% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Suspension arms (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (43% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (27 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Operation (46 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension unit (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Bellows (31 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other components (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Accumulator (45 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.41% fail on Suspension rods (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Suspension rod (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
    • 0.079% fail on Shock absorbers (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Axles (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on King pins
      • 0.011% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on All direction indicators (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies) (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.023% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.023% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance (95% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.068% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.034% fail on Operation (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Servos
    • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.034% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Servos
      • 0.011% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.011% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.011% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.011% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.045% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 2.4% fail on Prop shafts (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Prop shaft (59 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Bearing housing (63 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Flexible couplings (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on System (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on Hose
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Mounting fixings (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.10% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Spare wheel condition (15 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Carrier
    • 0.079% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.056% fail on Towbar (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other towbar components (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Load security (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tailgate (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Tailgate condition (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Access panel
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.023% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.011% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.034% fail on Cabs
      • 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Steps
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type (64% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Bonnet (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.011% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (33 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.079% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.011% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.011% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.023% fail on Steering box (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.034% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.023% fail on Rams
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
    • 0.011% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.056% fail on Condition
  • 0.045% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Speedometer (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.011% fail on Steps
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages