2020 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A passed 91.4% of its 560 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.4% 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 5.0% of tests against 2.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 14 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.2% in the 0-30k band and 14.8% in the 60-90k band, a 6.6-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.6% in 2023 to 6.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 28 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 9 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.7% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 14 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 4 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 4 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 3 |
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 | 15.7% | 88 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.5% | 53 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 25 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 23 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 3 |
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 | 207 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 294 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 54 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 190 | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 184 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 185 | 6.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 R Rover Sprt Slvr D A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.0% 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 (2.0% 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 (1.6% 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 Sprt Slvr D As pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 560 2020 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2020 R Rover Sprt Slvr D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 560 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.