2019 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,342 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.9% in the 60-90k group versus 9.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.7% | 180 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.2% | 75 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 51 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 50 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 24 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 74 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 50 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 45 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 22 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 17 |
| 6 | Washers | 13 |
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 | 18.6% | 435 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.4% | 430 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.9% | 161 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 105 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 88 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 29 |
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 | 1,016 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,137 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 175 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 569 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 589 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | 587 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 595 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery Hse D Auto
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.7% 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 (3.2% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Hse D Autos pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 2,342 2019 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 7.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.2%).
Does the 2019 Discovery Hse D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,342 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.