Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?

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 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?

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 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?

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 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 158 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto?

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 S D MHEV Auto (2021)

158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 158 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Discovery S diesel is a solid performer, with an 88.6% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—suggesting better-than-average reliability for its age and mileage. The dangerous defect rate of 10.1% is reassuringly low, meaning less than one in ten vehicles have developed a serious safety issue.

At 40,500 miles average, these are relatively lightly used examples, which partly explains the strong pass rate and minimal failure count of just 0.2 per vehicle. The 1.1 advisories per car are typical wear items rather than alarm bells, so when you're viewing one, focus your inspection on suspension and cooling systems (common Discovery weak points) and get a pre-purchase check from a Land Rover specialist.

We have limited data for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 29k–50k

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These stats describe 158 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 158 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.1% 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 (99%)	157	93.5%	0.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto 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.

40,468

typical

29,397

low mileage

50,195

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 29,397 and 50,195 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 29,397 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.

✓ 29,397–50,195 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 67,763 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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