2020 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,308 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 88.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.6% in the 60-90k group versus 8.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 492 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.6% | 264 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 154 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 122 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 112 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 61 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 277 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 131 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 95 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 44 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 41 |
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 | 17.4% | 1,271 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.2% | 1,107 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 571 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 365 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 308 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 106 |
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 | 3,322 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 3,648 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 313 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 104 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 2,326 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 2,439 | 12.0% |
| 2025 | 2,437 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A
Before buying a 2020 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.7% 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 (3.6% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2020 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn Hse D As pass their MOT?
88.2% of the 7,308 2020 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.6%).
Does the 2020 Discovery R-Dyn Hse D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,308 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.