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Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs reliable? We analysed 974 real MOT tests across 252 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 974 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.1%
Typical Mileage
163,886mi
Annual Mileage
4,619mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs 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 TD5 Gs.

Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,296 mi/yr
Typical
4,619 mi/yr
Average
5,807 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,895 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
163,886 mi
75th Percentile
194,178 mi
95th Percentile
241,244 mi
Max Recorded
511,151 mi

How Does the Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs 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 TD5 Gs THIS CAR 72.1% 974 163,886 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
Infiniti Q60 89.6% 1,280 33,071 mi 12 yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs?

The Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 974 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs owner drives around 4,619 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 TD5 Gs — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs reliable?
Based on 974 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs has a 72.1% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs does around 4,619 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs?
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.