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Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 863 real MOT tests across 480 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 863 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.4%
Typical Mileage
37,805mi
Annual Mileage
9,867mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto 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 S D MHEV Auto.

Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.1%
2023
91%
2022
91.5%
2021

Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2

Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,239 mi/yr
Typical
9,867 mi/yr
Average
11,512 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,935 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 94 85.1% 23,118 31,132 38,712
2022 312 91.0% 26,913 36,405 46,786
2021 422 91.5% 28,622 40,668 53,148

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto Last?

Based on 480 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
37,805 mi
75th Percentile
50,966 mi
95th Percentile
85,102 mi
Max Recorded
179,102 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto

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

Best year
2021

91.5% MOT pass rate from 422 tests

Year to avoid
2023

85.1% MOT pass rate from 94 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 422 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.1% — 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 S D MHEV Auto 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 S D MHEV Auto THIS CAR 90.4% 863 37,805 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
Hyundai Tucson Prem SE 48V MHEV CRDI A 89.2% 1,048 31,642 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 S D MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?

The Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 863 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto 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 S D MHEV Auto owner drives around 9,867 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 S D MHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 863 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto has a 90.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto does around 9,867 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?
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 S D MHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto is 2021 with a 91.5% pass rate across 422 tests.