Is the Land Rover Discovery ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 155,716 MOT tests, around 28% of Land Rover Discoverys still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 61% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 12%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% diesel. Diesel Discoverys are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 28%
- Likely charged
- 61%
- Depends on the car
- 12%
- MOT tests analysed
- 155,716
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Discovery ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Discoverys of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant481 tested | Likely compliant18 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant5,733 tested | Likely compliant149 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant7,716 tested | Likely compliant273 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant8,083 tested | Likely compliant414 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant9,668 tested | Likely compliant272 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,889 tested | Likely compliant24 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car9,368 tested | Likely compliant6 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car7,587 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged6,502 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged7,017 tested | Likely compliant16 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged6,237 tested | Likely compliant23 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged6,777 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged5,469 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged5,415 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged7,434 tested | Likely compliant22 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged8,539 tested | Likely compliant58 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged8,304 tested | Check Euro standard295 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged6,757 tested | Check Euro standard196 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged6,062 tested | Check Euro standard176 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged4,972 tested | Check Euro standard154 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged3,886 tested | Check Euro standard161 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged2,538 tested | Likely charged151 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged2,126 tested | Likely charged187 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged1,221 tested | Likely charged93 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged1,130 tested | Likely charged85 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged962 tested | Likely charged82 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged841 tested | Likely charged61 tested |
| 1994 | Likely charged630 tested | Likely charged60 tested |
| 1993 | Likely charged339 tested | Likely charged27 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged152 tested | Likely charged13 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged96 tested | Likely charged19 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged79 tested | Likely charged17 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Discovery
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (98% of Discoverys tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (2% of Discoverys tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Discoverys from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (12% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Land Rover can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Discoverys fare at the MOT too: see the Land Rover Discovery MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Land Rover Discovery for London: what the MOT data shows
The Land Rover Discoverys in this data were first registered between 1990 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 9,940 tests (6% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Discoverys from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 55,575 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 67% of the time with 141,251 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Discoverys likely to comply are from 2016. 9,889 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 81% of the time and averaged 74,427 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Discovery's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.3% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.7%) and "ball joint excessively worn" (2.1%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.5% of tests.
Overall, 73% of Discoverys passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 111,996 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 155,716 first MOT tests of the Land Rover Discovery carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 155,716 MOT tests say about the Land Rover Discovery and London's ULEZ.
Is the Land Rover Discovery ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 28% of Discoverys on the road are likely compliant and 61% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Discovery years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Discoverys first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Discovery ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Discoverys from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Discovery is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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