2021 Land Rover R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,170 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).

Pass rate

1,170

MOT tests analysed

7.9%

Fail rate

in line with

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 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.5%	64
2	Visibility	2.3%	27
3	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	24
4	Other defects	0.9%	10
5	Brakes	0.5%	6
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	3

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 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	31
2	Headlamp aim	17
3	Registration plates	16
4	Position lamp	4
5	Headlamp cleaning device	4
6	Washers	4

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Land Rover R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.2%	190
2	Brakes	5.3%	62
3	Other defects	4.8%	56
4	Visibility	3.6%	42
5	Emissions & environmental	0.7%	8
6	Suspension	0.4%	5

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 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	561	6.6%
30-60k	549	9.1%
60-90k	57	8.8%

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 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	598	7.9%
2025	543	8.1%

What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.5% 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 (2.3% 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 (2.1% 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 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev As pass their MOT?

92.1% of the 1,170 2021 Land Rover R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).

Does the 2021 R Rover Hse Dyn Phev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,170 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.