Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 335 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A (2022)

335 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 335 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 335 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Discovery Metro Ed passes MOT at 88.9%, well above the UK average of 80%, which is a strong result for a relatively new vehicle—and the dangerous defect rate sits at just 3.3%, posing minimal safety concern. The petrol hybrid powertrain appears to be proving reliable early in its life.

At just over 33,500 miles median (typical for a two-year-old), these vehicles are averaging only 0.15 failures per MOT, indicating few major issues so far. The 0.8 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear is starting to accumulate, so when buying used, focus your pre-purchase inspection on fluid conditions, suspension bushes, and brake pad wear—the usual culprits at this mileage point.

The 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 26k–43k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 335 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 335 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,444 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 47.7%

1,166

Black 28.8%

703

Blue 12.9%

315

Bronze 5.1%

124

Silver 4.3%

104

White 1.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

33,530

typical

25,718

low mileage

42,639

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV A vehicles fall between 25,718 and 42,639 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,718 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 25,718–42,639 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Metro Ed D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 57,562 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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