2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 698 MOT tests, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A recorded a 92.7% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 1.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.3%) and visibility (2.4%) 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 21 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 3.6% in the 0-30k band and 10.0% in the 60-90k band, a 6.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 37 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 4 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 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 | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 3 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 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 | 19.8% | 138 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.2% | 43 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 39 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 37 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 8 |
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 | 303 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 358 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 359 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 326 | 8.0% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A
On a 2021 R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (2.4% 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 (1.4% 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 Sprt Silvr P400E As pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 698 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Sprt Silvr P400E A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 698 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.