MOT reliability
Rover Discovery
7 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Rover Discovery vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Rover Discovery has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 157,303 miles.
7
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
4,817
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Discovery problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Discovery MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Brakes9%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Rover Discovery pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 7 | 57% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (1), LPG (1)
Most common Rover Discovery MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Discovery MOT tests:
- oil leak (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) (2 times)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) (2 times)
Rover Discovery pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 176,969 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 161,520 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 155,516 |
| 1991 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 132,884 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 211,952 |
| 1973 | 1 | 15 | 53% | 187,363 |
| 1968 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 74,920 |
Rover Discovery reliability FAQ
Across 7 Rover Discovery vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Discovery MOT issues are:
oil leak; Oil leak; Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).
The typical Rover Discovery in our data has covered around
157,303 miles.
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