2018 Land Rover Discovery · 36,164 MOT tests
2018 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2018 Land Rover Discoverys fail 12% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Discovery years (36,164 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 12%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 52,804
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,164
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Brakes2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.63%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.4%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.14%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.19%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.01%)
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 2018 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2018 Land Rover Discoverys fail 12% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 25 Discovery years (36,164 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.87% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.7% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Land Rover Discovery shows 52,804 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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