How many Land Rover Discoverys are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 262,189 DVSA MOT tests.
Licensed in Great Britain254,633−0.8% on a year earlier
Declared SORN62,852Off the road, not taxed
MOT first-time pass rate, 202577.5%Cars of the same ages 74.2%
Rank by number licensedNo. 26of 1,159 models we cover
Peak year2021263,810 licensed
Average annual mileage8,113miles a year
How many Land Rover Discoverys are left in Great Britain?
There were 254,633 Land Rover Discoverys licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 62,852 declared off the road (SORN).
That is 3.5% fewer than the peak of 263,810 in 2021.
Land Rover Discoverys licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2021 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
In 2025, 77.5% of Land Rover Discovery MOT tests were passed first time,
against 72.8% for all cars.
Cars of the same ages as the Land Rover Discoverys tested pass 74.2% of the time, so the Land Rover Discovery does better than average for its age, by 3.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 76.9%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Land Rover Discovery vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
0%
50%
100%
3 years
4–5 years
6–7 years
8–10 years
11–14 years
15–19 years
20+ years
Land Rover Discovery
All cars
MOT first-time pass rate by vehicle age, Land Rover Discovery compared with all cars
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT,
appearing on 32.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in
more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%.
6.3% of Land Rover Discovery tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
Share of failed Land Rover Discovery MOT tests with at least one defect in each category
Most common Land Rover Discovery MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Land Rover Discovery failed its MOT in 2025 was
“Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 8.8% of 58,900 failed tests.
50.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”.
The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
Most common specific MOT defects on failed Land Rover Discovery tests, 2025
Defect
Share of failed tests
Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres
8.8%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes
8.1%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility
7.8%
Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension
7.8%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks
7.1%
Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
6.8%
Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres
5.4%
Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres
5.4%
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
4.2%
Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
29 years of the Land Rover Discovery, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2010 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (70.4% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (85.3%).
Land Rover Discoverys by year of first registration
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left:
licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025.
Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great
Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Land Rover Discovery annual mileage
The average Land Rover Discovery covers 8,113 miles a year,
worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
0
5k
10k
9,915
4–5 years
9,223
6–7 years
8,348
8–10 years
8,102
11–14 years
6,781
15–19 years
4,645
20+ years
Average annual mileage of a Land Rover Discovery by vehicle age
Of the 262,105 Land Rover Discoverys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 44.3% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 31.4% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has grown from 0.1% in 2014 to 44.3%. Diesels made up 96.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 91.4% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
Land Rover Discoverys licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size
Share of those licensed
1,901cc to 2,000cc 116,023 licensed
44.3%
2,901cc to 3,000cc 82,188 licensed
31.4%
2,701cc to 2,800cc 22,448 licensed
8.6%
2,401cc to 2,500cc 19,122 licensed
7.3%
1,401cc to 1,500cc 12,313 licensed
4.7%
2,101cc to 2,200cc 8,444 licensed
3.2%
3,901cc to 4,000cc 875 licensed
0.3%
Other sizes 692 licensed
0.3%
Source:DfT / DVLAEnd of 2014 to end of 2025Updated
Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size
Fuel
Licensed
Share
1,901–2,000cc
Diesel
108,232
41.3%
2,901–3,000cc
Diesel
81,114
30.9%
2,701–2,800cc
Diesel
22,444
8.6%
2,401–2,500cc
Diesel
19,110
7.3%
1,401–1,500cc
Plug-in hybrid
12,311
4.7%
2,101–2,200cc
Diesel
8,444
3.2%
1,901–2,000cc
Petrol
7,778
3.0%
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
Land Rover Discoverys licensed in the UK by fuel type, share of each year’s total
Year
Diesel
Plug-in hybrid
Petrol
2014
96.8%
0.0%
2.7%
2015
97.3%
0.0%
2.3%
2016
97.9%
0.0%
1.8%
2017
98.1%
0.0%
1.6%
2018
97.6%
0.0%
2.2%
2019
97.2%
0.0%
2.7%
2020
96.4%
0.2%
3.2%
2021
95.1%
1.1%
3.7%
2022
94.4%
1.8%
3.7%
2023
93.1%
3.0%
3.8%
2024
92.1%
4.0%
3.9%
2025
91.4%
4.7%
3.8%
Source:DfT / DVLAEnd of 2014 to end of 2025Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN
excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page.
How we use engine sizes.
Land Rover Discovery fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Land Rover Discovery from 2000, when the data begins, to 2024. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2024), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 23.6 to 47.8 mpg, with CO2 of 159 to 270 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 143.4 to 175.5 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 16.9 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 123 to 397 g/km.
Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2019 to 2024
Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2019 to 2024
Engine and fuel
Combined mpg
CO2 g/km
Listed
Euro standard
Versions
2.0 petrol
23.6–30.8
208–270
2019–2023
Euro 6d‑TEMP
26
2.0 diesel
30.0–47.8
159–247
2019–2023
Euro 6d‑TEMP
36
3.0 diesel
28.3–31.9
232–262
2019–2023
Euro 6d‑TEMP
6
1.5 plug-in hybrid
143.4–175.5
36–44
2020–2024
Euro 6d
2
Older NEDC figures, listed 2000 to 2018 (10 engine and fuel groups)
Official NEDC figures by engine and fuel, listed 2000 to 2018
Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in
real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide)
come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
Plug-in hybrid figures are VCA’s weighted values, which count driving on battery power as
well as on fuel.
Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in
VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was
listed.
Matched from VCA’s model names “Discovery Sport, 20MY”, “Discovery, 20MY”, “Discovery Sport, 19MY”, “Discovery Series II”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Land Rover Discovery safety recalls
DVSA lists 68 safety recalls for the Land Rover Discovery since 1992, the first in 1993. The most recent was launched on 26 June 2026.
AJ20-D6 Idler Pulley Clash
Launched 26 June 2026DVSA recall R/2026/241Manufacturer ref. E005
Defect
A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.
Remedy
Vehicles will have the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley replaced.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Land Rover Discovery. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or
incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a
dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
