Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE 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 Sprt R Dyn SE 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 Sprt R Dyn SE 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.

Is the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE 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 Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A (2022)

407 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 407 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE 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. 407 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Discovery Sport PHEV is a reliably built car, with an 85.4% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 4.4% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a low concern area for safety-critical systems. The data suggests the hybrid powertrain is holding up well so far across these early-life vehicles.

At just under 29,000 miles on average, these cars are still very young, so durability over time remains unproven. The low failure rate (0.18 per vehicle) and modest advisory count (1.1 per vehicle) indicate minor wear rather than systemic problems, but if you're buying one used, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid battery condition and cooling system, since those components are where future costs could accumulate.

The 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–35k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 407 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 407 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.4% 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,042 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.2%

315

Black 24.1%

251

Blue 20.5%

214

White 8.5%

Red 7.4%

Silver 5.3%

Bronze 3.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE 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.

28,398

typical

20,938

low mileage

35,423

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV A vehicles fall between 20,938 and 35,423 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,938 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.

✓ 20,938–35,423 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sprt R Dyn SE PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 47,821 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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