2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 698 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.0% in the 60-90k group versus 3.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 37 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 4 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 2 |
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 | 19.8% | 138 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.2% | 43 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 39 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 37 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 8 |
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 | 303 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 358 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 359 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 326 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E A
Before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E 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.
- Visibility (2.4% 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 (1.4% 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 Sprt Hse Silvr P400E As pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 698 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Sprt Hse Silvr P400E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 698 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.