2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

7,367 MOT tests in 2024. 77.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time77.0%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,367 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  4. Prop shaft: bearing excessively worn2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    198 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    123 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    135 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.7%
  2. Suspension7.5%
  3. Lights & electrics7.4%
  4. Tyres5.5%
  5. Body & chassis4.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%

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 2014 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 77.0% of 2014 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,367 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Land Rover Discovery?

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

Is the 2014 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).