Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 477 vehicles, the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, 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 Spt Rdyn SE 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 SE D MHEV A (2022)

477 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 477 real MOT records for the 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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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Moderate sample. 477 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2022 Discovery Sport is significantly more reliable than average, with a 90.4% first-time MOT pass rate well above the UK's 80% benchmark. The dangerous defect rate of 7.1% is reassuringly low, suggesting buyers won't face unexpected safety issues.

At 28,462 miles average for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars have been used moderately and show it—averaging just 0.2 failures per test and 0.8 minor advisories indicates the diesel engine and running gear are holding up well. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on transmission smoothness and electrical systems, since advisories cluster there even on well-maintained examples.

The 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91% 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%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–35k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91% 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 477 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 477 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.1% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	476	91%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,386 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 27.7%

384

Black 24.1%

334

Blue 14.9%

207

White 12.2%

169

Red 9.7%

134

Silver 9.2%

128

Orange 1.3%

Bronze 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE 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.

27,666

typical

20,616

low mileage

34,908

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV A vehicles fall between 20,616 and 34,908 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,616 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.

✓ 20,616–34,908 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn SE D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 47,125 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

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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