2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,533 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 189 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 72 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 66 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 36 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 79 |
| 2 | Wipers | 73 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 28 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 6 | Passenger's seat | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.1% | 605 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 344 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 153 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 148 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 25 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 20 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,053 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,090 | 8.7% |
| 60-90k | 357 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 6.3% |
| 2024 | 1,697 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,709 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A
Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev As pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 3,533 2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.0%).
Does the 2021 Discovery R-Dynam Hse D Mhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,533 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.