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Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A reliable? We analysed 1,889 real MOT tests across 392 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,889 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.9%
Typical Mileage
44,979mi
Annual Mileage
10,063mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A.

Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.8%
2020
87.7%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6

Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,505 mi/yr
Typical
10,063 mi/yr
Average
11,534 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,154 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 106 86.8% 29,281 46,614 70,283
2019 1,714 87.7% 30,876 44,422 62,148

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A Last?

Based on 392 Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.6 years
Median
6.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
44,979 mi
75th Percentile
63,389 mi
95th Percentile
96,610 mi
Max Recorded
171,764 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

87.7% MOT pass rate from 1,714 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.8% MOT pass rate from 106 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.7% across 1,714 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A 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 Ann-sary ED SDV6 A THIS CAR 87.9% 1,889 44,979 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
Harley-davidson Flstfia 90% 1,829 9,246 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A?

The Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,889 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A owner drives around 10,063 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 Ann-sary ED SDV6 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A reliable?
Based on 1,889 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A has a 87.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A does around 10,063 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Ann-sary ED SDV6 A is 2019 with a 87.7% pass rate across 1,714 tests.