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Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 3,823 real MOT tests across 1,455 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,823 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.6%
Typical Mileage
34,967mi
Annual Mileage
8,908mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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 Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A.

Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A Number Plates

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

Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

84.5%
2022
85.5%
2021
85.8%
2020

Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19

Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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
6,359 mi/yr
Typical
8,908 mi/yr
Average
9,700 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,902 mi/yr

Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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 Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 840 84.5% 21,795 29,310 37,722
2021 2,512 85.5% 27,411 36,310 47,869
2020 247 85.8% 28,969 37,636 47,334

How Long Does a Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A Last?

Based on 1,455 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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
34,967 mi
75th Percentile
46,072 mi
95th Percentile
65,712 mi
Max Recorded
138,875 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A

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

Best year
2020

85.8% MOT pass rate from 247 tests

Year to avoid
2022

84.5% MOT pass rate from 840 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.8% across 247 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.5% — 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 Spt Rdyn SE 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 Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A THIS CAR 85.6% 3,823 34,967 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
Austin Metro Auto 68.6% 1,786 33,696 mi 45 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A?

The Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.6% across 3,823 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 Spt Rdyn SE 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 Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A owner drives around 8,908 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 Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A reliable?
Based on 3,823 MOT tests, the Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A has a 85.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A do per year?
The typical Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A does around 8,908 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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 Spt Rdyn SE 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 Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A is 2020 with a 85.8% pass rate across 247 tests.