2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

8,313 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,313 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    270 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    130 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    113 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    86 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    40 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Brakes2.1%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2021 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,313 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).