Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse 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 R Dynam Hse 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 R Dynam Hse 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 R Dynam Hse D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,249 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, 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 R Dynam Hse 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 R Dynam Hse D MHEV A (2022)

1,249 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 1,249 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse 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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This 2022 Discovery diesel is noticeably more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.1% first-time MOT pass rate against the national 80%, and only 3.8% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a reassuringly low figure for a large SUV. The 0.11 average failures per vehicle is exceptionally clean, suggesting these engines and drivetrains are holding up well.

At 33,500 miles median (just under 12,000 per year for a two-year-old), mileage is moderate for the age, and the 0.6 advisories per vehicle indicates minor wear rather than systemic problems. When you come to buy one, focus your inspection on the suspension geometry and brake condition—the areas most likely to show wear on a Discovery doing regular use—but overall this generation is starting its MOT life in genuinely good shape.

The 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 25k–44k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,249 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 1,249 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.8% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	1,246	94.6%	0.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,686 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 38.9%

1,822

Black 23.9%

1,120

Blue 16%

751

Silver 9.9%

462

Bronze 7%

329

White 3.7%

172

Orange 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse 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.

33,553

typical

25,165

low mileage

44,431

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse D MHEV A vehicles fall between 25,165 and 44,431 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,165 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.

✓ 25,165–44,431 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery R Dynam Hse D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 59,981 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

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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