2020 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A — MOT failures & pass rate
350 MOT tests on the 2020 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A are in this dataset, and 90.6% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2020 R Rover Dyn A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.7%) and visibility (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, registration plates and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 15 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.6% of tests failed in 2023 against 9.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 20 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.0% | 14 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 6 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.1% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 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 | 15 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 8 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Brake performance not tested | 3 |
| 5 | Front fog lamps | 3 |
| 6 | Pedal | 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 | 17.1% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.0% | 35 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.3% | 29 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 6 |
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 | 169 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 164 | 9.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 124 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | 120 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Dyn A
On a 2020 R Rover Dyn A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (4.0% 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 (2.3% 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 2020 Land Rover R Rover Dyn As pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 350 2020 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (4.0%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Dyn A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 350 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.