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Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto reliable? We analysed 10,450 real MOT tests across 2,687 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 10,450 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
48,947mi
Annual Mileage
11,032mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto 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 Hse SD6 Auto.

Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90%
2021
88.8%
2020
88.7%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 52
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28

Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,324 mi/yr
Typical
11,032 mi/yr
Average
12,521 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,426 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 100 90.0% 37,065 50,682 67,673
2020 7,269 88.8% 33,512 47,897 66,164
2019 2,914 88.7% 33,990 51,331 71,366

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto Last?

Based on 2,687 Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.8 years
Median
5.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
48,947 mi
75th Percentile
67,906 mi
95th Percentile
103,048 mi
Max Recorded
439,420 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto

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

Best year
2021

90.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests

Year to avoid
2019

88.7% MOT pass rate from 2,914 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 100 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — 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 Hse SD6 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 Hse SD6 Auto THIS CAR 88.8% 10,450 48,947 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
Honda Fit 84.3% 18,907 62,859 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 10,450 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto 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 Hse SD6 Auto owner drives around 11,032 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 Hse SD6 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto reliable?
Based on 10,450 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto does around 11,032 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 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.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Hse SD6 Auto is 2021 with a 90.0% pass rate across 100 tests.