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Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A reliable? We analysed 1,382 real MOT tests across 447 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,382 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
29,572mi
Annual Mileage
7,368mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ 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 Rdyn S+ MHEV A.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A Number Plates

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

86.8%
2021
90.2%
2020

Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ 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
5,159 mi/yr
Typical
7,368 mi/yr
Average
8,801 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,297 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ 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 Rdyn S+ MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,162 86.8% 22,029 29,641 39,162
2020 173 90.2% 19,740 27,338 35,862

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A Last?

Based on 447 Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,572 mi
75th Percentile
38,890 mi
95th Percentile
55,538 mi
Max Recorded
99,000 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A

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

Best year
2020

90.2% MOT pass rate from 173 tests

Year to avoid
2021

86.8% MOT pass rate from 1,162 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 173 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — 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 Rdyn S+ 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 Rdyn S+ MHEV A THIS CAR 87.2% 1,382 29,572 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 IX35 S CRDI 88% 1,367 79,384 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 Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 1,382 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 Rdyn S+ 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 Rdyn S+ MHEV A owner drives around 7,368 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 Rdyn S+ MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A reliable?
Based on 1,382 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A does around 7,368 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ 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 Rdyn S+ 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 Rdyn S+ MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Rdyn S+ MHEV A is 2020 with a 90.2% pass rate across 173 tests.