MOT failure data · 2025
Land Rover Discovery MOT problems
Across every Land Rover Discovery that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn, on 6.25% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 20.27%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Land Rover Discovery MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 6.25% |
| 2 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 5.42% |
| 3 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 4.45% |
| 4 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.47% |
| 5 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.29% |
| 6 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.11% |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.78% |
| 8 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.61% |
| 9 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 2.57% |
| 10 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.18% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Land Rover Discovery, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Land Rover Discovery buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Land Rover Discovery?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Land Rover Discovery MOT FAQs
What does a Land Rover Discovery most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Land Rover Discovery cars failing their 2025 MOT was "pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn", appearing on 6.25% of failure items.
Does this mean my Land Rover Discovery will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Land Rover Discovery that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Land Rover Discovery passed 81.32% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Land Rover Discovery's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate · used Land Rover Discovery buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.