1993 · 31 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1993 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

334 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test153,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 334 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting6.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.8%
  7. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.8%
  8. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.5%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Body & chassis18.9%
  3. Brakes15.6%
  4. Suspension12.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags5.7%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. 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 1993 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 69.5% of 1993 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 334 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).