2007 Land Rover Discovery · 26,835 MOT tests
2007 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2007 Land Rover Discoverys fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 25 Discovery years (26,835 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 146,244
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,835
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16%
- Suspension13.6%
- Brakes11.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.3%
- Tyres4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.18%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 4.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.99%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.3%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.34%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.1%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.48%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2007 Land Rover Discoverys fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 25 Discovery years (26,835 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.18% of tests), position lamp not working (4.83% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Land Rover Discovery shows 146,244 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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