Based on 6,857 MOT tests from 531 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has the same fault.
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 530/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LAND ROVER DISCOVERY that has had a registered MOT.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 771/999Very good | 88,204 miles | 4,663 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 736/999Very good | 84,201 miles | 7,372 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 685/999Good | 85,010 miles | 7,780 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 645/999Good | 88,294 miles | 7,488 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 609/999Good | 92,157 miles | 6,827 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 515/999Above average | 123,108 miles | 1,229 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 511/999Above average | 82,170 miles | 5,309 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 479/999Average | 118,032 miles | 1,672 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 458/999Average | 112,254 miles | 1,901 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 427/999Average | 100,284 miles | 1,840 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 413/999Average | 82,848 miles | 4,988 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 393/999Fair | 83,708 miles | 6,713 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 390/999Fair | 85,338 miles | 7,021 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 389/999Fair | 83,854 miles | 6,488 vehicles |
Based on 6,857 MOT tests from 531 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
531
MOT tests
6,857
Pass rate
77.8%
Median mileage
116,998 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 606 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 968 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 374 advisory comments and 26 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 178 advisory comments and 68 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 206 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 121 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 45 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.
What to inspect
Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (8.2.2)
VehicleScore MOT data includes 23 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an engine warning lamp that was on, or did not work, during the inspection.
What to inspect
Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.
Example MOT wording: ENGINE MIL INOPERATIVE OR INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (8.2.2.2 (G))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 22 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LESS THAN 50% OF THE REQUIRED VALUE (1.4.2 (A) (II))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 100% | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2023 | 10 | 14 | 85.7% | Tyre wear |
| 2022 | 13 | 29 | 86.2% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2021 | 27 | 99 | 81.8% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2020 | 7 | 27 | 100% | Brake pad wear |
| 2019 | 19 | 91 | 84.6% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2018 | 26 | 156 | 87.8% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2017 | 40 | 300 | 87.7% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2016 | 45 | 420 | 84.3% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2015 | 34 | 340 | 85% | Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues |
| 2014 | 25 | 281 | 82.9% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2013 | 14 | 161 | 82% | Corrosion, Brake pad wear |
| 2012 | 15 | 204 | 82.4% | Suspension arm issues, Tyre wear |
| 2011 | 25 | 368 | 78.5% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2010 | 25 | 396 | 78.5% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2009 | 20 | 353 | 76.8% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2008 | 13 | 269 | 72.9% | Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues |
| 2007 | 18 | 378 | 75.4% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2006 | 22 | 490 | 73.7% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2005 | 18 | 415 | 73.5% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2004 | 17 | 422 | 73.7% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2003 | 20 | 487 | 74.1% | Oil leak, Corrosion |
| 2002 | 12 | 321 | 73.8% | Oil leak, Corrosion |
| 2001 | 9 | 233 | 72.1% | Oil leak, Tyre wear |
| 2000 | 5 | 120 | 75.8% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 1999 | 7 | 179 | 72.6% | Corrosion, Oil leak |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Engine warning lamp. Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Common problems tell you what can affect LAND ROVER DISCOVERYs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.