1991 · 33 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1991 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

106 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 106 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.7%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.2%
  2. Body & chassis19.8%
  3. Steering11.3%
  4. Brakes10.4%
  5. Suspension7.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.9%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 66.0% of 1991 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 106 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; rear fog lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).