Land Rover Discovery: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 4.1% of Land Rover Discovery MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 52,598 | 3.9% |
| 2006 | 52,722 | 4.1% |
| 2007 | 45,531 | 4.0% |
| 2008 | 32,961 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 38,489 | 3.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.