Land Rover Discovery from 1997
from 1997
Based on 3 sources, each with its own reference date
Based on 3 sources, see the topics below
Key points to know
- Recalls
6 results · EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026
- Insurance loss
3 results · IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026
Recalls
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Safety rating
American crash test (NHTSA)
No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026
Insurance loss
Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery Sport 4dr 4WD is 97. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery 4dr 4WD
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery 4dr 4WD is 98. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
IIHS/HLDI loss index: Discovery 4dr 4WD
According to IIHS/HLDI, the "all coverages combined" loss index for Discovery 4dr 4WD is 99. Basis 100 is the US national average for all passenger cars under this coverage. Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.
Inspection statistics for these model years
- 0 to 2 years: 2,989 inspections
- 3 to 5 years: 8,977 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 8,297 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 6,658 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 6,403 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 8,562 inspections
- 20 to 24 years: 4,522 inspections
- 25 to 30 years: 1,386 inspections
3 to 5 years: 8,977 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 280 of the 8977 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 241 of the 8977 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 222 of the 8977 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 205 of the 8977 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 201 of the 8977 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
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0 to 2 years: 2,989 inspections
Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 121 of the 2989 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12 of the 2989 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.
6 to 8 years: 8,297 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 933 of the 8297 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 552 of the 8297 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 513 of the 8297 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 360 of the 8297 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 290 of the 8297 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
9 to 11 years: 6,658 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1590 of the 6658 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 914 of the 6658 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 729 of the 6658 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 557 of the 6658 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 338 of the 6658 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 6,403 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2493 of the 6403 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1488 of the 6403 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1142 of the 6403 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1053 of the 6403 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 629 of the 6403 Czech inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
15 to 19 years: 8,562 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4368 of the 8562 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2700 of the 8562 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2381 of the 8562 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2285 of the 8562 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1503 of the 8562 Czech inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
20 to 24 years: 4,522 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2373 of the 4522 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1650 of the 4522 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1534 of the 4522 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1457 of the 4522 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1219 of the 4522 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
25 to 30 years: 1,386 inspections
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 633 of the 1386 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 527 of the 1386 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 515 of the 1386 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 432 of the 1386 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 340 of the 1386 Czech inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 1,749 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 25,303 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 24,093 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 18,016 inspections
- 15 to 17 years: 15,051 inspections
- 18 to 20 years: 18,289 inspections
- 21 to 23 years: 12,844 inspections
- 24 to 26 years: 5,244 inspections
- 27 to 29 years: 2,339 inspections
6 to 8 years: 25,303 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4204 of the 25303 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 1,749 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 325 of the 1749 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1955 of the 15275 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.
9 to 11 years: 24,093 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5244 of the 24093 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 18,016 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5061 of the 18016 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.
15 to 17 years: 15,051 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 5017 of the 15051 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.
18 to 20 years: 18,289 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 6687 of the 18289 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.
21 to 23 years: 12,844 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 4394 of the 12844 British MOT statistics, age 21-23 yr.
24 to 26 years: 5,244 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1750 of the 5244 British MOT statistics, age 24-26 yr.
27 to 29 years: 2,339 inspections
Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 681 of the 2339 British MOT statistics, age 27-29 yr.
- 3 to 5 years: 2,225 inspections
- 6 to 8 years: 4,770 inspections
- 9 to 11 years: 2,860 inspections
- 12 to 14 years: 1,822 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 3,186 inspections
- 20 to 24 years: 2,509 inspections
- 25 to 30 years: 620 inspections
6 to 8 years: 4,770 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 744 of the 4770 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 425 of the 4770 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 162 of the 4770 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 121 of the 4770 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 78 of the 4770 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.
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3 to 5 years: 2,225 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 237 of the 2225 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 159 of the 2225 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 92 of the 2225 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 24 of the 2225 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19 of the 2225 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.
9 to 11 years: 2,860 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 484 of the 2860 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 410 of the 2860 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 112 of the 2860 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 111 of the 2860 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 62 of the 2860 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
12 to 14 years: 1,822 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 350 of the 1822 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 314 of the 1822 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 152 of the 1822 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 137 of the 1822 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
Official inspection point: Nuisance
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 102 of the 1822 Dutch inspection data, age 12-14 yr.
15 to 19 years: 3,186 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 866 of the 3186 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 633 of the 3186 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 357 of the 3186 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 299 of the 3186 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 177 of the 3186 Dutch inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
20 to 24 years: 2,509 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 813 of the 2509 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 620 of the 2509 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 253 of the 2509 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 169 of the 2509 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Visibility
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 168 of the 2509 Dutch inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
25 to 30 years: 620 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 180 of the 620 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 114 of the 620 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 71 of the 620 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 47 of the 620 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 41 of the 620 Dutch inspection data, age 25-30 yr.
- 15 to 19 years: 259 inspections
- 20 to 24 years: 207 inspections
15 to 19 years: 259 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 116 of the 259 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 97 of the 259 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 88 of the 259 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 57 of the 259 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 40 of the 259 Norwegian inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
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20 to 24 years: 207 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 116 of the 207 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking equipment
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 86 of the 207 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 82 of the 207 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 62 of the 207 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
Official inspection point: Steering
Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 45 of the 207 Norwegian inspection data, age 20-24 yr.
- 9 to 11 years: 224 inspections
- 15 to 19 years: 212 inspections
9 to 11 years: 224 inspections
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 39 fail items across 224 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 35 fail items across 224 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 18 fail items across 224 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11 fail items across 224 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
Official inspection point: Environmental nuisance
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11 fail items across 224 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.
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15 to 19 years: 212 inspections
Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 129 fail items across 212 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 84 fail items across 212 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Chassis and body
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 56 fail items across 212 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Braking systems
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 39 fail items across 212 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility
Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 31 fail items across 212 Finnish inspection data, age 15-19 yr.
See the inspection statistics for all generations of Discovery
Go to DiscoveryInspections by country and age
This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.
| Age | Netherlands | United Kingdom | Czechia | Ireland | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Too few inspections | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 3-5 years | 20.6% failed (459 of 2225) | 13.4% failed (2280 of 17024) | No data | 25.5% failed (85 of 334) | Too few inspections |
| 6-8 years | 27.8% failed (1325 of 4770) | 16.6% failed (4204 of 25303) | No data | 45.8% failed (605 of 1320) | Too few inspections |
| 9-11 years | 34.1% failed (976 of 2860) | 21.8% failed (5244 of 24093) | No data | 48.2% failed (273 of 567) | No data |
| 12-14 years | 41.9% failed (764 of 1822) | 28.1% failed (5061 of 18016) | No data | Too few inspections | Too few inspections |
| 15-19 years | 50.2% failed (1599 of 3186) | 35.1% failed (11704 of 33340) | No data | Too few inspections | 69.1% failed (179 of 259) |
| 20-24 years | 52.3% failed (1313 of 2509) | 34.2% failed (4394 of 12844) | No data | No data | No data |
| 25-30 years | 47.4% failed (294 of 620) | 32.1% failed (2431 of 7583) | No data | No data | No data |
Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.
Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.
Buyer knowledge and checklist
Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.
Periodic inspection: STK (Stanice technické kontroly, the Czech periodic inspection): every 2 years
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
What are the known problems with a Land Rover Discovery from 1997?
Recalls: 6 results (EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026). Insurance loss: 3 results (IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026). Each point is worked out below with its source and reference date.
Are there any known recalls for the Land Rover Discovery from 1997?
6 recalls recorded with EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 25/09/2026.
Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Land Rover Discovery?
Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2373 of the 4522 Czech inspection data, age 20-24 yr. CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.
Where does this data come from?
EU Safety Gate (data up to and including 25/09/2026), CZ STK (data up to and including 03/07/2026), DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025), NHTSA Manufacturer Communications (data up to and including 2026), IIHS/HLDI (data up to and including 2026), GDV Typklassenverzeichnis (data up to and including 2024), Dutch inspection data (data up to and including 13/09/2026), Norwegian inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025), Finnish inspection data (data up to and including 31/12/2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.