Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 (2022)

Q: Is the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 478 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

478 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 478 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Moderate sample. 478 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Discovery Sport PHEV is more reliable than average, with an 86.8% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 6.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a luxury SUV. The low failure rate of 0.18 per vehicle suggests mechanically sound construction so far, though the advisory average of 1.2 per test hints at minor wear items and trim issues that emerge over time.

At just under 28,000 miles median, these cars are still very young and lightly driven, so the strong pass rate doesn't yet tell us how they'll age beyond 60,000 miles—a critical threshold for plug-in hybrids where battery and hybrid system durability becomes the real test. If you're considering one, have any pre-purchase inspection specifically focus on the battery health and electric motor integration, as that's where long-term ownership costs will likely bite hardest.

The 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 20k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 478 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 478 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.3% 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,544 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37.2%

574

Black 21.8%

336

Blue 19.3%

298

Silver 9.5%

146

Red 6%

Bronze 3.4%

White 2.2%

Orange 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

27,853

typical

20,177

low mileage

37,768

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV A vehicles fall between 20,177 and 37,768 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,177 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.

✓ 20,177–37,768 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport Urbn Ed PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 50,986 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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