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

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV 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 Urbn Ed PHEV A (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 189 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

189 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% 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. 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 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.

We have limited data for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A — 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

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 23k–41k

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These stats describe 189 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 189 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV 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.

31,683

typical

23,103

low mileage

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.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,103 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.

✓ 23,103–40,882 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 55,190 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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