Land Rover Discovery: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 5.8% of Land Rover Discovery MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2000, 2001 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7,386 | 10.2% |
| 1998 | 8,210 | 10.6% |
| 1999 | 14,646 | 13.1% |
| 2000 | 16,530 | 14.1% |
| 2001 | 25,429 | 14.5% |
| 2002 | 31,384 | 13.5% |
| 2003 | 38,449 | 12.6% |
| 2004 | 43,210 | 12.9% |
| 2005 | 52,598 | 12.5% |
| 2006 | 52,722 | 12.6% |
| 2007 | 45,531 | 11.6% |
| 2008 | 32,961 | 10.4% |
| 2013 | 38,489 | 7.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.