Land Rover R Rover Dyn A MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 1,774 tests, the Land Rover R Rover Dyn A passes its MOT 91.8% of the time. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.6%) and visibility (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 48 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the R Rover Dyn A fails 7.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Dyn A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 350 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 1,170 | 92.1% | 7.9% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 254 | 92.1% | 7.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 99 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 46 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 44 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.9% | 16 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 4 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 3 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 48 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 27 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Brake performance not tested | 8 |
| 7 | Front fog lamps | 6 |
| 8 | Rear fog lamp | 4 |
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 | 17.5% | 311 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 109 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.0% | 107 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 65 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 18 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 12 |
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 | 868 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 821 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 78 | 7.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 730 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 909 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Dyn A
- Tyres (5.6% 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 (2.6% 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 (2.5% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover R Rover Dyn A?
91.8% of the 1,774 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.2% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Dyn A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, then visibility (2.6%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Dyn A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.7% for 60-90k, a 0.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,774 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.