2021 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,325 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 87.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.0% | 187 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 98 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 40 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 105 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 3 | Washers | 18 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
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 | 21.0% | 489 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 394 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.0% | 139 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.9% | 136 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.8% | 111 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 11 |
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 | 833 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,173 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 278 | 15.5% |
| 90-120k | 35 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 1,133 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 1,147 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A
Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (8.0% 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.
- Visibility (4.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Sprt Rdyn P300E As pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 2,325 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A?
Tyres, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by visibility (4.2%).
Does the 2021 Discovery Sprt Rdyn P300E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,325 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.