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Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto reliable? We analysed 1,157 real MOT tests across 288 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,157 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.3%
Typical Mileage
41,642mi
Annual Mileage
9,810mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 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 Landmark SD4 Auto.

Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.7%
2020
85.1%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,951 mi/yr
Typical
9,810 mi/yr
Average
10,254 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,880 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 663 86.7% 29,170 40,488 53,828
2019 477 85.1% 30,949 42,619 56,319

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto Last?

Based on 288 Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
41,642 mi
75th Percentile
55,341 mi
95th Percentile
76,261 mi
Max Recorded
123,955 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto

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

Best year
2020

86.7% MOT pass rate from 663 tests

Year to avoid
2019

85.1% MOT pass rate from 477 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.7% across 663 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — 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 Landmark SD4 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 Landmark SD4 Auto THIS CAR 86.3% 1,157 41,642 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
Nissan Qashqai N-tec 74.8% 769 92,600 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 Landmark SD4 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.3% across 1,157 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 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 Landmark SD4 Auto owner drives around 9,810 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 Landmark SD4 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto reliable?
Based on 1,157 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto has a 86.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto does around 9,810 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 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 Landmark SD4 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Landmark SD4 Auto is 2020 with a 86.7% pass rate across 663 tests.