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Land Rover Discovery MOT reliability
Land Rover Discoverys passed their MOT first time 78% of the time across 263,845 tests in 2025. 270,511 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
78%
MOTs analysed
263,845
Still licensed (GB)
270,511
Body type
–
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 diesel
5,448 MOTs
Passed first time 87%. Typical mileage 30,883 (most between 23,238 and 40,516).
2023: 100% → 2024: 92% → 2025: 87%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (2.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.6%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (1.2%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1%)
2022 hybrid
1,655 MOTs
Passed first time 83%. Typical mileage 28,670 (most between 20,926 and 37,776).
2023: 100% → 2024: 83% → 2025: 83%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (3.1%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (2.8%)
- Rear fog lamp: not working (1.9%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.1%)
2022 petrol
393 MOTs
Passed first time 82%. Typical mileage 22,421 (most between 15,969 and 31,625).
2022: 100% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 77% → 2025: 82%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.1%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.3%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (2.8%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2.3%)
- Headlamp aim: too high (1.3%)
2022 ed
9 MOTs
Passed first time 89%. Typical mileage 30,821 (most between 25,915 and 38,237).
2024: 100% → 2025: 89%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (11.1%)
Where 2022 Discoverys fail
Wheels & tyres
7.1%
Visibility & wipers
2.7%
Lights & electrics
2.6%
Brakes
1.5%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.4%
Suspension & axles
0.4%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.2%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.1%
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