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

Based on MOT data from 215 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery SE D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.3%, 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 SE 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 SE D MHEV Auto (2022)

215 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery SE D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 215 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery SE 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 diesel is performing well above the UK average, with a 91.9% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a solid 11.9-point margin that reflects good build quality and owner maintenance. The dangerous defect rate of 2.8% is reassuringly low, suggesting this model hasn't developed any systemic safety issues in its early years.

At 43,000 miles median, these cars are running typically for their age, and the low average of 0.07 failures per vehicle indicates they're not throwing up serious structural problems yet. The 0.6 advisories per vehicle is modest, though if you're buying one, get the full service history checked and have any advisory items (likely suspension or wear-related given the platform) inspected before committing.

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

First-time pass

96.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

43k

Middle half: 33k–58k

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These stats describe 215 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 215 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,303 Land Rover Discovery SE D MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 36.3%

473

Black 30.9%

403

Blue 13.7%

179

Silver 8.9%

116

White 6.6%

Bronze 3.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Discovery SE 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.

43,118

typical

32,720

low mileage

57,541

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery SE D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 32,720 and 57,541 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 32,720 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.

✓ 32,720–57,541 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery SE D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 77,680 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

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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