2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,894 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).

Pass rate

1,894

MOT tests analysed

12.3%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.4

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.2%	136
2	Visibility	5.2%	99
3	Brakes	2.8%	52
4	Lighting & signalling	1.9%	36
5	Suspension	0.8%	15
6	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	9

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	116
2	Brake pads	35
3	Headlamp aim	32
4	Washers	14
5	Brake discs	12
6	Rear fog lamp	12

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.7%	355
2	Brakes	17.3%	327
3	Other defects	5.7%	107
4	Visibility	4.7%	89
5	Suspension	3.8%	71
6	Lighting & signalling	0.7%	13

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	715	10.6%
30-60k	1,057	13.1%
60-90k	112	15.2%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	50	8.0%
2024	952	12.4%
2025	891	12.3%

What to check before buying a 2021 Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.2% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.2% 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 (5.2% 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.
Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

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 Spt Rdyn D Mhev As pass their MOT?

87.8% of the 1,894 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by visibility (5.2%).

Does the 2021 Discovery Spt Rdyn D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,894 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.