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

Across 898 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hst Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.0% in the 60-90k group versus 4.0% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

898

MOT tests analysed

7.1%

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 Range Rover Hst Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.1%	37
2	Visibility	1.9%	17
3	Brakes	1.5%	13
4	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	8
5	Suspension	0.4%	4
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	4

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 Hst Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	22
2	Headlamp aim	11
3	Brake pads	11
4	Registration plates	4
5	Tread depth	4
6	Pins and bushes	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 Range Rover Hst Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.0%	144
2	Brakes	9.8%	88
3	Other defects	4.9%	44
4	Visibility	3.0%	27
5	Suspension	0.4%	4
6	Road wheels	0.1%	1

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 Hst Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	401	4.0%
30-60k	440	8.4%
60-90k	55	20.0%

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 Range Rover Hst Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	427	4.7%
2025	444	9.5%

What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Hst Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hst Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.1% 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.
Brakes (1.5% 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 Range Rover Hst Mhev As pass their MOT?

92.9% of the 898 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hst Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 898 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.