2019 Land Rover Discovery S D Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,556 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery S D Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental. Its pass rate of 87.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 138 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.8% | 96 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 72 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 68 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.1% | 55 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 41 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 104 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 61 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 52 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 47 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 22 |
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 | 20.6% | 527 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.6% | 423 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 186 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 170 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 120 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 62 |
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 | 893 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,324 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 286 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 44 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 613 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 649 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 655 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 638 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery S D Auto
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery S D Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.4% 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 (3.8% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 D Autos pass their MOT?
87.0% of the 2,556 2019 Land Rover Discovery S 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 S D Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by visibility (3.8%).
Does the 2019 Discovery S D Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,556 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.