2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A passed 91.0% of its 1,013 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.1%) and lighting & signalling (3.3%) 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 70 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.0% versus 6.6%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.1% | 62 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 33 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.1% | 31 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 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 | 70 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 11 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 4 |
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 | 13.5% | 137 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 74 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 49 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 41 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 18 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.8% | 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 | 514 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 446 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 50 | 16.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 792 | 8.8% |
| Petrol | 221 | 9.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 501 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 494 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Velar R-Dyn A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.1% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.1% 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 (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.1% 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.
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 Velar R-Dyn As pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 1,013 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn A?
Visibility, recorded in 6.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Velar R-Dyn A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,013 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.