Land Rover Discovery TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Discovery TDI car check
Is the Land Rover Discovery TDI reliable? We analysed 267 real MOT tests across 130 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Discovery TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery TDI.
Land Rover Discovery TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Land Rover Discovery TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2495cc
- Power
- 120 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- Emission class
- Not Available
Land Rover Discovery TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Discovery TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Discovery TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Land Rover Discovery TDI 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 TDI THIS CAR | 65.9% | 267 | 180,306 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 |
| Ford Galaxy Ghia Tddi | 68.2% | 289 | 157,356 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 TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Land Rover Discovery TDIShould you buy a used Land Rover Discovery TDI?
The Land Rover Discovery TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.9% across 267 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Land Rover Discovery TDI owner drives around 2,611 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.