2020 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,068 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.2% in the 60-90k group versus 9.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.6% | 158 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.6% | 32 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 78 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 38 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 14 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 11 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
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 | 16.3% | 336 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.9% | 328 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.9% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 90 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.3% | 68 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 26 |
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 | 988 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 952 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 117 | 16.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36 | 8.3% |
| 2023 | 661 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 682 | 15.1% |
| 2025 | 689 | 12.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Discovery Hse D Auto
Before buying a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.6% 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 (3.9% 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 (1.6% 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 2020 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Autos pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 2,068 2020 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Discovery Hse D Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).
Does the 2020 Discovery Hse D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,068 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.