2019 Land Rover Discovery Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 789 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 45 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 22 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 24 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 4 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.9% | 149 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.8% | 109 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 53 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.3% | 42 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 34 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 13 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 483 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 280 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 187 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 199 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 206 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 197 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery Auto
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Land Rover Discovery Autos pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 789 2019 Land Rover Discovery Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2019 Discovery Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 789 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.