2013 Land Rover Discovery · 23,924 MOT tests
2013 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2013 Land Rover Discoverys fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Discovery years (23,924 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 23.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 105,389
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,924
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8%
- Suspension7.9%
- Brakes7.1%
- Tyres4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.56%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.29%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.9%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.64%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.52%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.4%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.47%)
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 2013 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2013 Land Rover Discoverys fail 23.9% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 25 Discovery years (23,924 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.56% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.29% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Land Rover Discovery shows 105,389 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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