Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A appears in 4,379 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2022, and 92.6% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the R Rover Sprt Slvr D A comes out 1.2pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and visibility (2.3%) 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 101 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the R Rover Sprt Slvr D A fails 6.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 9.8% in 2023 to 7.7% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every R Rover Sprt Slvr D 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 | 560 | 91.4% | 8.6% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 2,619 | 92.9% | 7.1% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 1,200 | 92.5% | 7.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 202 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 102 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 64 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 37 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 23 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 22 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.3% | 12 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 101 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 64 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 34 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 27 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 21 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 7 | Washers | 19 |
| 8 | Headlamp cleaning device | 12 |
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 | 15.6% | 684 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.7% | 339 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.9% | 213 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.7% | 161 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 35 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 10 |
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 | 1,867 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 2,229 | 8.5% |
| 60-90k | 264 | 8.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 244 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 1,518 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 2,616 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A
- Tyres (4.6% 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 (2.3% 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 (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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A?
92.6% of the 4,379 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.4% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, then visibility (2.3%).
How much does mileage affect R Rover Sprt Slvr D A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 8.0% for 60-90k, a 1.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,379 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.