2010 Land Rover Discovery · 25,301 MOT tests
2010 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2010 Land Rover Discoverys fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 25 Discovery years (25,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 27.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 129,362
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,301
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Brakes8.3%
- Lights and electrics8%
- Body, chassis and structure6.6%
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.58%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.13%
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 1.83%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.69%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.57%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.26%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.55%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.23%)
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 2010 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2010 Land Rover Discoverys fail 27.5% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 25 Discovery years (25,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.2% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (2.58% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Land Rover Discovery shows 129,362 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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