2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

7,531 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test157,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,531 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: ferrule excessively corroded2.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    231 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.0%
  2. Suspension23.2%
  3. Brakes21.1%
  4. Body & chassis11.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Steering4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2006 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2006 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,531 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).