2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,170 MOT tests, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A recorded a 92.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 31 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 R Rover Dyn A fails 6.6% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.2 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 64 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 27 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 24 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 31 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp cleaning device | 4 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 4 |
| 6 | Washers | 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 | 16.2% | 190 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.3% | 62 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 56 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 42 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 561 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 549 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 598 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 543 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Dyn A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 (2.3% 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 (2.1% 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 Dyn As pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 1,170 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Dyn A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,170 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.