2015 Land Rover Discovery · 34,134 MOT tests
2015 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2015 Land Rover Discoverys fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Discovery years (34,134 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 85,009
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,134
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 3.1% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.6%
- Lights and electrics4.8%
- Suspension4.3%
- Tyres4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.36%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.92%
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 1.77%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.51%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Propshaft bearing excessively worn 1.39%
A worn propshaft bearing can cause vibration and noise and may fail, potentially leaving the car stranded.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.34%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.36%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.54%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.99%)
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 2015 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2015 Land Rover Discoverys fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 Discovery years (34,134 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.36% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (1.92% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Land Rover Discovery shows 85,009 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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