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Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto reliable? We analysed 651 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 651 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.7%
Typical Mileage
152,115mi
Annual Mileage
6,596mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto.

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,846 mi/yr
Typical
6,596 mi/yr
Average
7,357 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,266 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
152,115 mi
75th Percentile
181,310 mi
95th Percentile
221,991 mi
Max Recorded
1,639,469 mi

How Does the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto THIS CAR 73.7% 651 152,115 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Citroen C5 Aircrss Cseries ED Bhdi Ssa 90.1% 252 21,914 mi — yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 651 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto owner drives around 6,596 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto reliable?
Based on 651 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto has a 73.7% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto does around 6,596 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.