2019 Land Rover Discovery D 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 537 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery D 4X2, the most common recorded failure areas were emissions & environmental, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 85.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.2% in the 60-90k group versus 11.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 6.2% | 33 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.0% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 29 |
| 2 | Wipers | 22 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 6 | On or after 01/01/2014 | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.2% | 114 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.7% | 111 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 47 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.6% | 41 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.7% | 36 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.0% | 16 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 202 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 278 | 16.9% |
| 60-90k | 44 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 141 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 124 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 128 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 143 | 19.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery D 4X2
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery D 4X2, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Emissions & environmental accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Emissions & environmental (6.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (6.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Land Rover Discovery D 4X2s pass their MOT?
85.1% of the 537 2019 Land Rover Discovery D 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery D 4X2?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by tyres (6.0%).
Does the 2019 Discovery D 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 537 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.