Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV 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 S+ D MHEV 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 S+ D MHEV 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,773 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, 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 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV 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 S+ D MHEV A (2021)

1,773 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 1,773 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV 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 diesel is a solid performer on the MOT bench, with an 88.2% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—though the 13.9% rate of dangerous defects is worth noting as a buyer concern, suggesting some vehicles in this cohort have developed serious safety issues. The median mileage of 34,192 miles is modest for a three-year-old car, and with only 0.38 average failures per vehicle, these Discoverys are proving reasonably durable, though the 2.4 advisories per car indicate routine wear items and maintenance points you should factor into ownership costs. Before purchasing one, get a pre-buy inspection focused on suspension, electrics, and the mild-hybrid system, as these complex components typically drive the advisory list on this model.

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 27k–43k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.9% 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 2.4 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 1,773 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 1,773 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.9% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	1,761	88.9%	0.38

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,880 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 29.8%

561

Grey 24.7%

464

White 23%

433

Blue 11.2%

211

Red 4.8%

Silver 4.8%

Orange 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV 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.

34,192

typical

26,870

low mileage

42,520

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV A vehicles fall between 26,870 and 42,520 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,870 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.

✓ 26,870–42,520 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 57,402 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 S+ D MHEV A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D MHEV As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,722 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

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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