2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 827 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).

Pass rate

827

MOT tests analysed

8.0%

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 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.9%	49
2	Visibility	1.9%	16
3	Lighting & signalling	1.2%	10
4	Road wheels	0.6%	5
5	Other defects	0.6%	5
6	Suspension	0.2%	2

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 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	15
2	Registration plates	10
3	Headlamp aim	6
4	Washers	5
5	Headlamp cleaning device	4
6	Pins and bushes	2

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	13.4%	111
2	Brakes	10.6%	88
3	Visibility	4.2%	35
4	Other defects	3.8%	31
5	Suspension	1.9%	16
6	Road wheels	1.3%	11

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 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	248	5.2%
30-60k	484	9.1%
60-90k	86	9.3%

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 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	39	7.7%
2024	397	7.3%
2025	389	8.7%

What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.9% 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.
Visibility (1.9% 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 (1.2% 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 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev As pass their MOT?

92.0% of the 827 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).

Does the 2021 Range Rover Autobio D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 827 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.