1994 · 30 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1994 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

601 MOT tests in 2024. 72.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time72.5%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test158,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 601 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.3%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high2.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.0%
  2. Brakes15.3%
  3. Body & chassis12.5%
  4. Suspension11.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  7. Steering4.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

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 1994 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 72.5% of 1994 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 601 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 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; position lamp: not working; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).