What year Land Rover Discovery Turbo Diesel is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1991 Land Rover Discovery Turbo Diesel has the highest pass rate at 83.3%, out of 2,129 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Land Rover Discovery Turbo Diesel MOT failures?

The most common Land Rover Discovery Turbo Diesel MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Land Rover Discovery Turbo Diesel — Reliability by Year

6,214 vehicles · MOT data 1989–1992 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Land Rover Discovery Turbo Diesel was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1991

83.3% pass rate · 2,129 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1990

83.3% pass rate · 1,995 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1992	—	—	1,830
1991	83.3%	155,757 mi	2,129
1990	83.3%	139,059 mi	1,995
1989	—	—	260

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