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Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 2018
84.8% pass rate
from 29,291 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2018 cars)
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (84% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (16% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.082% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.027% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.41% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.099% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Side repeaters (51% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.065% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Horn
    • 0.041% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (63% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0034% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.0034% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0034% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.079% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.055% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (63% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pedal
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0034% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0034% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0034% fail on Reservoirs
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0034% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates (59% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0034% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.37% fail on Suspension
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension arms (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.024% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0034% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.010% fail on Springs (84% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Coil springs (84% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Mounting
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0068% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0034% fail on Operation
      • 0.0034% fail on Other components
    • 0.0034% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0034% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.31% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0034% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0034% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Panel
    • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel (21 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Spare wheel condition (24 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Carrier (17 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0034% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.010% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.010% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0034% fail on Tank
    • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0034% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0034% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0034% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0034% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0034% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0034% fail on Undertray
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Requirements
    • 0.079% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.075% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.072% fail on Steering
    • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.010% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Operation
      • 0.0034% fail on Rams
      • 0.0034% fail on Other components
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