2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,300 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).

Pass rate

1,300

MOT tests analysed

7.6%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

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 Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	4.2%	55
2	Tyres	2.9%	37
3	Lighting & signalling	2.5%	32
4	Brakes	0.9%	11
5	Suspension	0.7%	9
6	Steering	0.6%	8

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 Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	55
2	Headlamp aim	35
3	Track rod end	8
4	Washers	7
5	Registration plates	7
6	Brake pads	7

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 Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.1%	196
2	Brakes	15.0%	195
3	Other defects	4.4%	57
4	Visibility	3.4%	44
5	Suspension	1.5%	19
6	Steering	1.1%	14

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 Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	595	6.4%
30-60k	643	8.2%
60-90k	54	11.1%

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 Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	42	0.0%
2024	617	7.1%
2025	641	8.6%

What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.

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.
Tyres (2.9% 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.
Lighting & signalling (2.5% 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 Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev As pass their MOT?

92.4% of the 1,300 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A?

Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).

Does the 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn Hse Dmhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,300 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.