2019 Land Rover Discovery S Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 385 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery S Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 26 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 10 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 3 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.7% | 76 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 54 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.5% | 21 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 3 |
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 | 203 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 163 | 15.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88 | 5.7% |
| 2023 | 97 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 100 | 14.0% |
| 2025 | 99 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery S Auto
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery S Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.8% 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 (2.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 S Autos pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 385 2019 Land Rover Discovery S Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery S Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2019 Discovery S Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 15.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 385 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.