2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A — MOT failures & pass rate
868 MOT tests on the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A are in this dataset, and 90.0% of them passed. That is 1.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (6.0%) and tyres (4.7%) 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 59 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A fails 7.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.0% | 52 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.7% | 41 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 59 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 8 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
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 | 16.5% | 143 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 117 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.7% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 14 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 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 | 372 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 449 | 12.5% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 427 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 424 | 11.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A
On a 2021 R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (6.0% 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.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% 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 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D As pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 868 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A?
Visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by tyres (4.7%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Velar R-Dyn S D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 868 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.