2019 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn D A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,164 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn D A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.3% | 324 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 192 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 109 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 87 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 85 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 57 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 206 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 76 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 69 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 57 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 43 |
| 6 | Washers | 30 |
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 | 19.9% | 1,025 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.7% | 813 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.1% | 365 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.1% | 317 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 179 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 109 |
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 | 1,889 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,744 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 493 | 14.6% |
| 90-120k | 37 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,249 | 9.5% |
| 2023 | 1,304 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 1,302 | 13.2% |
| 2025 | 1,302 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery R-Dyn D A
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn D A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 (3.7% 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 (2.1% 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 R-Dyn D As pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 5,164 2019 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).
Does the 2019 Discovery R-Dyn D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 13.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,164 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.