2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn D A — MOT failures & pass rate
1,200 MOT tests on the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn D A are in this dataset, and 91.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2021 R Rover Dyn D A sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.8% of all tests — 3.0 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 R Rover Dyn D A fails 6.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 69 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 33 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 18 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 36 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Attachment | 7 |
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 | 15.8% | 189 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 96 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 55 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 39 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 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 | 459 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 673 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 64 | 6.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 574 | 8.0% |
| 2025 | 583 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Dyn D A
On a 2021 R Rover Dyn D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (2.8% 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 (1.5% 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
How many 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn D As pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 1,200 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Dyn D A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Dyn D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 6.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,200 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.