2019 Land Rover Discovery Sd4 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 956 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sd4 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, emissions & environmental and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.9% 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 | 5.3% | 51 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 23 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 22 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 18 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 16 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 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 | 22 |
| 2 | Wipers | 20 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 6 |
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 | 19.3% | 184 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.9% | 152 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.6% | 73 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 24 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 11 |
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 | 221 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 482 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 196 | 12.8% |
| 90-120k | 48 | 10.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 240 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 236 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 233 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 242 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Discovery Sd4 Auto
Before buying a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sd4 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Brakes (2.3% 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 Sd4 Autos pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 956 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sd4 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sd4 Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.4%).
Does the 2019 Discovery Sd4 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 956 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.