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Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A reliable? We analysed 1,692 real MOT tests across 1,049 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,692 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.4%
Typical Mileage
30,256mi
Annual Mileage
8,483mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV 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 Urbn ED PHEV A.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A Number Plates

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

Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

85%
2023
85.2%
2022
86.3%
2021

Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8

Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,460 mi/yr
Typical
8,483 mi/yr
Average
9,764 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,704 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV 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 Urbn ED PHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 461 85.0% 18,928 27,259 39,744
2022 732 85.2% 21,348 30,866 42,144
2021 473 86.3% 24,315 32,158 44,380

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A Last?

Based on 1,049 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
30,256 mi
75th Percentile
41,998 mi
95th Percentile
71,884 mi
Max Recorded
175,149 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A

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

Best year
2021

86.3% MOT pass rate from 473 tests

Year to avoid
2023

85.0% MOT pass rate from 461 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.3% across 473 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.0% — 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 Urbn ED PHEV 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 Urbn ED PHEV A THIS CAR 85.4% 1,692 30,256 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
Volvo XC60 Rdesgn Pro T8 Rchrg AWD A 88.4% 2,628 35,027 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 Urbn ED PHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A?

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.4% across 1,692 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 Urbn ED PHEV 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 Urbn ED PHEV A owner drives around 8,483 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 Urbn ED PHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A reliable?
Based on 1,692 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A has a 85.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A does around 8,483 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV 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 Urbn ED PHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn ED PHEV A is 2021 with a 86.3% pass rate across 473 tests.