2021 Land Rover Discovery: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2021 Land Rover Discovery
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Recalls
Recalls covered fuel leaks on the 2.0 petrol (built May 2016 to Jan 2018), emissions software, passenger airbags and middle-row seat fixings.
At the viewing: Ask a Land Rover dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: Auto Express: used Land Rover Discovery (Mk5, 2017 on) review
- All engines
Vibration at 65–75mph
An out-of-balance front driveshaft can cause vibration at motorway speeds.
At the viewing: Feel for vibration between 65 and 75mph.
Source: Auto Express: used Land Rover Discovery (Mk5, 2017 on) review
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Other years
Every year of the Land Rover Discovery compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 243 | Tyres 12% |
| 2022 | 6,738 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 18,465 | Tyres 21% |
| 2019 | 23,542 | Tyres 21% |
| 2018 | 25,246 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 29,265 | Brakes 23% |
| 2016 | 29,060 | Brakes 25% |
| 2015 | 27,463 | Brakes 27% |
| 2014 | 22,206 | Brakes 30% |
| 2013 | 18,952 | Brakes 32% |
| 2012 | 20,291 | Brakes 33% |
| 2011 | 17,972 | Brakes 35% |
| 2010 | 18,998 | Brakes 34% |
| 2009 | 15,380 | Brakes 37% |
| 2008 | 14,624 | Suspension 40% |
| 2007 | 19,711 | Suspension 42% |
| 2006 | 22,865 | Suspension 46% |
| 2005 | 23,157 | Suspension 45% |
| 2004 | 19,033 | Suspension 45% |
| 2003 | 16,818 | Suspension 44% |
| 2002 | 13,569 | Suspension 45% |
| 2001 | 10,667 | Suspension 45% |
| 2000 | 6,850 | Suspension 45% |
| 1999 | 6,089 | Suspension 42% |
| 1998 | 3,454 | Lights and electrics 40% |
| 1997 | 3,182 | Lights and electrics 37% |
| 1996 | 2,746 | Lights and electrics 37% |
| 1995 | 2,413 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 1994 | 1,867 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 1993 | 1,024 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 1992 | 432 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 1991 | 309 | Lights and electrics 35% |
| 1990 | 259 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 1989 | – | Too few tests |