2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam HSE D Mhev A 3.0L Diesel · T80 RAK

The available DVSA record for this 2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynamic HSE D MHEV automatic shows a clean roadworthiness profile across both recorded tests, with passes logged on 18 November 2025 and 6 November 2024 and no advisories or failures carried against the vehicle. Two consecutive clean tests with no flagged items at the first and second post-warranty MOTs is a credible indicator of consistent structural and mechanical condition up to the latest examination. Because the vehicle only became due for its first MOT from the age of three years onward under current testing rules, the present history begins in late 2024 and captures the car as it exits manufacturer warranty, which is the point at which wear-related defects on a complex premium SUV typically begin to surface. The absence of any recorded advisory at the 2025 test suggests that suspension, braking, exhaust, lighting, and underbody integrity were all within satisfactory condition at that point, though only one further test cycle is on file to evidence ongoing condition. Recorded mileage stands at 48,585 miles on a five-year-old vehicle, which equates to roughly 9,700 miles per year and sits close to the average for an SUV of this age and specification. This is a working level of use rather than a low-mileage garage queen profile, meaning that consumables such as brake friction material, tyres, diesel particulate filter loading, and suspension bushes have been worked through a representative duty cycle rather than left to deteriorate through standing. There are no extended gaps between test entries that would suggest the vehicle was off the road for a prolonged period, nor are there any mileage discontinuities or rapid jumps between tests that would warrant concern about clock integrity. The annual rate is also sufficient to have kept the DPF in regular active regeneration condition, which is mechanically relevant for a Euro 6d MHEV diesel of this type. For a prospective buyer, the test drive should focus on the areas that commonly present first on a Discovery Sport/Discovery platform of this generation even where MOT records are clean. Listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly around the lower wishbones, front anti-roll bar drop links, and the rear trailing arm bushes, as these are known wear points that can develop play before they trigger an advisory. On the road, check for steering pull under braking or acceleration, any vibration through the brake pedal that could indicate disc run-out, and any pulsing through the steering wheel which can point to warped front discs given the working annual mileage recorded. Inspect the underside visually for any fresh oil staining around the engine, transfer box, and rear differential, as the MHEV mild-hybrid diesel has several sealing points that can weep with use. Also worth specific attention on inspection is the condition of the underbody and brake pipes, the integrity of the exhaust downpipe and DPF mounting, and the operation of the air suspension or electronic parking brake if fitted to this HSE specification, none of which were flagged at the 2025 test but all of which merit close physical examination on a ramp. Check that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on startup, particularly the AdBlue and emissions-related indicators, and confirm that the stop-start system functions correctly as a basic confirmation of battery and MHEV system health. Verify that the tyre brand, size, and tread depth are consistent across both axles, as uneven pairing on a four-wheel-drive vehicle can mask driveline binding. Finally, a healthy diagnostic read for any stored fault codes in the ABS, transmission, and emissions control modules would be a sensible precaution on a vehicle of this complexity and age, complementing the clean paper MOT history with a direct confirmation of electronic system status.