Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic Hse MHEV A (2021)

146 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic Hse MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic Hse MHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Discovery is notably reliable—a 91% first-time pass rate beats the UK average by 11 points, and only 8.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is comfortably low. You're looking at a car that's been well-maintained by its owners.

At 36,500 miles average for a three-year-old vehicle, this cohort has been driven sensibly, and the low failure rate of 0.27 per car reflects that careful ownership. Before buying, get a full service history check and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid electrical system, since advisories average 1.6 per vehicle—likely preventative items rather than urgent repairs.

Generally reliable 11% above UK average
91%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
36,318
typical mileage
26,403–46,486 middle half
8.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.27
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic Hse MHEV A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic Hse MHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,403
low mileage
36,318
typical
46,486
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery R Dynamic Hse MHEV A vehicles fall between 26,403 and 46,486 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.27
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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