Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 309 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, 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 Sport 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 Sport Hse D MHEV A (2021)

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

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 309 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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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Moderate sample. 309 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Discovery Sport diesel is more reliable than average, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%, and only 10.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the typical concern threshold. The median mileage of 31,572 is modest for a three-year-old vehicle, suggesting these are well-looked-after examples rather than high-miler bargains.

Owners can expect minimal failures (0.3 per vehicle on average) but should budget for minor advisory items like worn brake pads or minor corrosion, with 1.5 advisories per car being fairly typical for the age. When you're test-driving, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the small stuff—lights, wipers, suspension wear—rather than worrying about major structural or mechanical problems.

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 25k–41k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 309 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 309 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.4% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	308	90.9%	0.31

Colour Breakdown

Based on 326 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 29.1%

Grey 20.9%

Silver 18.4%

Black 15%

Red 13.8%

White 2.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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.

31,572

typical

24,764

low mileage

40,796

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A vehicles fall between 24,764 and 40,796 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,764 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.

✓ 24,764–40,796 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 55,074 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Hse D MHEV As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 299 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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