2019 Land Rover Discovery — MOT failures & pass rate
35,363 MOT tests on the 2019 Land Rover Discovery are in this dataset, and 90.2% of them passed. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (9.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) and visibility (2.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 817 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.2% in the 0-30k band and 15.3% in the 150k+ band, a 8.1-point spread — more than double.
The diesel cars hold up better: 9.7% fail against 12.0% for petrol, a 2.3-point gap across 35,363 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 1,777 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.2% | 771 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 760 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 595 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 342 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 285 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 817 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 672 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 406 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 378 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 309 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 261 |
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 | 16.3% | 5,747 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 4,961 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 2,136 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 1,533 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 701 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 343 |
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 | 7,870 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 17,610 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 7,451 | 11.1% |
| 90-120k | 1,753 | 10.8% |
| 120-150k | 390 | 12.0% |
| 150k+ | 287 | 15.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 34,106 | 9.7% |
| Petrol | 1,257 | 12.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 407 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 8,799 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | 8,757 | 9.5% |
| 2024 | 8,715 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 8,685 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.0% 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 (2.2% 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.
- Brakes (2.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Discoverys pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 35,363 2019 Land Rover Discovery MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.2%).
Does the 2019 Discovery get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 35,363 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.