Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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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Q: Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 236 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

236 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 236 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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 2021 Discovery Sport diesel is above average at the MOT, with an 88.5% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reasonably reliable prospect. The dangerous defect rate of 10.6% is modest and shouldn't be a major concern for buyers.

At just over 33,000 miles median (right on track for a three-year-old vehicle), these cars are picking up fewer than one failure per test on average, though advisories average 1.8 per vehicle—mostly minor wear items rather than structural issues. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check what those advisories have been, as this will reveal whether you're inheriting recurring niggles or just normal maintenance wear.

We have limited data for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE 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

90%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 27k–44k

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These stats describe 236 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 236 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% 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%)	234	90%	0.33

Colour Breakdown

Based on 264 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 34.8%

Grey 23.5%

Black 20.1%

Red 6.8%

White 6.4%

Silver 6.1%

Orange 2.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport 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.

33,132

typical

27,274

low mileage

44,146

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 27,274 and 44,146 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,274 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.

✓ 27,274–44,146 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 59,597 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 SE D MHEV Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport SE D MHEV Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 229 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

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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