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Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 1,019 real MOT tests across 332 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,019 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.8%
Typical Mileage
34,463mi
Annual Mileage
8,473mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A Number Plates

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.5%
2021
84.1%
2020

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D 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
6,020 mi/yr
Typical
8,473 mi/yr
Average
9,097 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,583 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 920 88.5% 24,250 33,403 42,796
2020 63 84.1% 34,069 42,131 48,471

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A Last?

Based on 332 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
34,463 mi
75th Percentile
43,218 mi
95th Percentile
61,236 mi
Max Recorded
89,568 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A

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

Best year
2021

88.5% MOT pass rate from 920 tests

Year to avoid
2020

84.1% MOT pass rate from 63 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 920 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.1% — 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 Sport Hse D 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A THIS CAR 87.8% 1,019 34,463 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
Chevrolet Unknown 85.2% 1,384 43,354 mi 13 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 1,019 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 Sport Hse D 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A owner drives around 8,473 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A reliable?
Based on 1,019 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A has a 87.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A does around 8,473 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A is 2021 with a 88.5% pass rate across 920 tests.