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Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Registered in 2012
75.8% pass rate
from 7,442 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.91% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Operation (38 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Suspension unit (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Levelling valve
      • 0.013% fail on Pipes
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.054% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Springs
      • 0.013% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.013% fail on Coil spring
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (16 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.013% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.013% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Washers (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.094% fail on View to rear
      • 0.094% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Prop shafts (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Prop shaft (95 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Bearing housing (97 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Flexible couplings (23 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
      • 0.91% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.91% fail on Joints
    • 0.26% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
    • 0.26% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Towbar (12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other towbar components (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.013% fail on Carrier
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Steps
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (30% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.75% fail on Steering (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.027% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
        • 0.013% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.081% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.054% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Power steering (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering coupling (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Universal joint (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on Hubs
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.013% fail on Steps

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