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

Across 4,345 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.0% in the 60-90k group versus 10.4% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

4,345

MOT tests analysed

12.7%

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 S+ D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.8%	297
2	Visibility	5.0%	215
3	Brakes	2.5%	109
4	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	72
5	Emissions & environmental	0.8%	34
6	Suspension	0.8%	34

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 S+ D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	259
2	Brake pads	82
3	Headlamp aim	47
4	Tread depth	38
5	Brake discs	36
6	Registration plates	32

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 S+ D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	22.6%	983
2	Tyres	18.7%	814
3	Suspension	5.1%	222
4	Other defects	4.8%	209
5	Visibility	4.4%	191
6	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	24

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 S+ D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,593	10.4%
30-60k	2,505	13.9%
60-90k	232	16.0%

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 S+ D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	125	7.2%
2024	2,186	14.2%
2025	2,034	11.5%

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

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.8% 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 (5.0% 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 (2.5% 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 S+ D Mhev As pass their MOT?

87.3% of the 4,345 2021 Land Rover Discovery Spt Rdyn S+ D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.7% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by visibility (5.0%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 4,345 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.