Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A (2021)

189 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 189 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Discovery Sport PHEV is a strong performer, with an 89.7% first-time pass rate that sits nearly 10 percentage points above the UK average—a clear sign of solid build quality. The dangerous defect rate of 10.1% is low and poses no material buyer concern, though you should factor the hybrid powertrain complexity into long-term ownership costs.

The median mileage of 31,683 miles is right where you'd expect a three-year-old vehicle to be, and the average of just 0.3 failures per test suggests mechanical resilience. Keep an eye on the 2.2 advisories per vehicle (typically wear items like brakes and suspension), and have any prospective purchase checked by a Land Rover specialist familiar with PHEV systems before committing.

Generally reliable 9.7% above UK average
89.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
31,683
typical mileage
23,103–40,882 middle half
10.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.3
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,103
low mileage
31,683
typical
40,882
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A vehicles fall between 23,103 and 40,882 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.3
Avg failures per vehicle
2.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A:

2022 2023