Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev 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 Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 764 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

764 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A

CarHunch analysed 764 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev 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 is notably more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.5% first-time MOT pass rate against the national baseline of 80%, and a low dangerous defect rate of just 10.1% across the cohort. The combination of solid reliability and typically modest mileage for its age (median 32,829 miles) suggests these are well-maintained examples.

The average of 0.31 failures per vehicle is healthy, though the 2.1 advisories per test indicates minor wear items will crop up regularly—typical for a complex hybrid SUV. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid system and request the full MOT history to verify it's been kept on top of those routine advisories.

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

90.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 26k–42k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 764 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 764 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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🔍 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 1,838 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.4%

577

Blue 19.3%

354

Black 18.6%

342

Silver 17.5%

321

Red 8.5%

156

White 3.3%

Orange 0.8%

Bronze 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev 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.

32,829

typical

25,551

low mileage

41,586

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A vehicles fall between 25,551 and 41,586 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 25,551 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.

✓ 25,551–41,586 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev As sit.

⚠ Over 56,141 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 Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn Hse Dmhev As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 749 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

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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