2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,618 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.4% in the 60-90k group versus 7.9% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,618

MOT tests analysed

9.2%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.0%	81
2	Tyres	3.3%	54
3	Lighting & signalling	2.5%	41
4	Emissions & environmental	1.4%	23
5	Brakes	0.7%	11
6	Other defects	0.6%	9

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	85
2	Headlamp aim	51
3	Malfunction indicator lamp	23
4	Registration plates	14
5	Washers	9
6	Brake pads	9

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.3%	264
2	Brakes	15.0%	242
3	Other defects	6.9%	111
4	Visibility	3.8%	62
5	Suspension	2.0%	33
6	Steering	1.6%	26

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	682	7.9%
30-60k	849	9.8%
60-90k	82	13.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	795	9.9%
2025	795	8.7%

What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.

Visibility (5.0% 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 (3.3% 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 (2.5% 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 Velar Rdyn D Mhev As pass their MOT?

90.8% of the 1,618 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A?

Visibility, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).

Does the 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,618 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.