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

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto reliable? We analysed 8,871 real MOT tests across 2,180 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 8,871 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.4%
Typical Mileage
42,564mi
Annual Mileage
9,983mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Luxury 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto.

Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto Number Plates

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Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

93.2%
2021
88.1%
2020
88.6%
2019

Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery Luxury 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 43
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26

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

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Luxury 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
6,908 mi/yr
Typical
9,983 mi/yr
Average
11,049 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,830 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Luxury 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 74 93.2% 32,332 41,576 52,880
2020 5,038 88.1% 30,193 41,596 55,382
2019 3,627 88.6% 31,126 43,419 58,054

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

Based on 2,180 Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.9 years
Median
5.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Luxury 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
42,564 mi
75th Percentile
56,636 mi
95th Percentile
83,708 mi
Max Recorded
899,167 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

93.2% MOT pass rate from 74 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.1% MOT pass rate from 5,038 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 74 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.1% — 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 Luxury 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto THIS CAR 88.4% 8,871 42,564 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
Audi S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-a 91.7% 9,379 28,046 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 8,871 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 Luxury 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto owner drives around 9,983 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto reliable?
Based on 8,871 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto has a 88.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto does around 9,983 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Luxury 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 Luxury 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 Luxury Hse SD6 Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Luxury Hse SD6 Auto is 2021 with a 93.2% pass rate across 74 tests.