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Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto reliable? We analysed 656 real MOT tests across 150 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 656 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.4%
Typical Mileage
108,005mi
Annual Mileage
8,972mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto.

Specifications

Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

2993cc
Engine
245bhp
Power
11.7sec
0–62 mph
30.7mpg
Combined
244g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
2993cc
Power
245 BHP
0–62 mph
11.7 sec
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Grey
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
30.7 mpg
Urban
25.4 mpg
Extra-urban
34.9 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£2833

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
244 g/km Band L
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£555
Road tax (6 mo.)
£305.25
Insurance group
38 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,116 mi/yr
Typical
8,972 mi/yr
Average
9,830 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,961 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
108,005 mi
75th Percentile
136,875 mi
95th Percentile
196,103 mi
Max Recorded
380,344 mi

How Does the Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto THIS CAR 78.4% 656 108,005 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Royal Alloy Gp 300 S 92.5% 1,091 3,811 mi — yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.4% across 656 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto owner drives around 8,972 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto reliable?
Based on 656 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto has a 78.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto does around 8,972 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Gs SDV6 Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.