2021 Land Rover Discovery · 7,192 MOT tests
2021 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2021 Land Rover Discoverys fail 10.7% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 Discovery years (7,192 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 10.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,754
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,192
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes1.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.46%
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 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.42%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.33%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.38%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.24%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.71%)
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 2021 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2021 Land Rover Discoverys fail 10.7% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 Discovery years (7,192 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.46% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.14% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Land Rover Discovery shows 32,754 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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