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Like rims, it'll depend on the conditions. I've replaced the pads on my 29er once since Feb last year - ridden mainly in Peak/Pennine grit and grime all through the winter. Rotors still look fine. Using stock/cheap rotors and standard BB7 sintered pads, nothing fancy or expensive.
Braking is more reliable in poor conditions, would say that's more important than any cost consideration.
atk
How much do you think someone would normally spend on rotors and pads over a year? Not sure how long they last but distance wise it'd be about 5000km per year, rain or shine. Trying to weigh discs up against a pair of £130 mavic aksiums and brake pads per year.