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Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A reliable? We analysed 510 real MOT tests across 209 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 510 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
35,007mi
Annual Mileage
7,912mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A.

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94.3%
2022
88.5%
2021

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,584 mi/yr
Typical
7,912 mi/yr
Average
8,893 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,429 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 53 94.3% 17,575 28,071 37,410
2021 419 88.5% 26,461 35,701 46,707

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Last?

Based on 209 Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
35,007 mi
75th Percentile
45,160 mi
95th Percentile
66,966 mi
Max Recorded
117,371 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

94.3% MOT pass rate from 53 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.5% MOT pass rate from 419 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.3% across 53 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A THIS CAR 88.8% 510 35,007 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto 71.5% 453 140,258 mi — yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A?

The Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 510 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A owner drives around 7,912 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A reliable?
Based on 510 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A does around 7,912 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery R-dynamic Hse MHEV A is 2022 with a 94.3% pass rate across 53 tests.