2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,619 MOT tests, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A recorded a 92.9% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 1.5pp 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 (4.2%) and visibility (2.6%) 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 tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 65 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 R Rover Sprt Slvr D A fails 5.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 3.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 110 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 67 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 40 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 22 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 65 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 19 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 11 |
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 | 14.8% | 389 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 216 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.9% | 129 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.4% | 90 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 26 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 6 |
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 | 1,011 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,420 | 8.4% |
| 60-90k | 176 | 5.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 1,274 | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 1,292 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Sprt Slvr D A
On a 2021 R Rover Sprt Slvr D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (2.6% 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 Sprt Slvr D As pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 2,619 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Slvr D A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Sprt Slvr D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 5.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,619 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.