Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 216 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.3%, 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 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 (2022)

216 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Discovery S diesel hybrid is notably reliable, with a 92.7% first-time MOT pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and only 1.8% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a genuinely low figure for a vehicle of this age. The diesel engine platform has proven robust, with an average of just 0.1 failures per vehicle across the cohort.

At around 34,600 miles median, these cars are running well within expected mileage for their age, and the modest 0.6 advisories per vehicle suggests the hybrid powertrain and general build quality are holding up without significant wear issues. Before buying, check the service history carefully to confirm the diesel particulate filter has been properly maintained, as that's the one area where cost surprises can bite on larger diesel SUVs.

We have limited data for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 25k–45k

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These stats describe 216 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 216 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.9% 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 923 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.6%

264

Black 25.1%

232

Blue 24.6%

227

White 10.3%

Bronze 6.2%

Silver 5.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

34,605

typical

25,309

low mileage

45,481

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 25,309 and 45,481 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,309 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.

✓ 25,309–45,481 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery S D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 61,399 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

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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