2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

6,264 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,264 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    167 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  6. Prop shaft: bearing excessively worn1.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    131 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    144 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.9%
  2. Brakes11.5%
  3. Lights & electrics10.5%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Body & chassis4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2013 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2013 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,264 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 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).