2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A passed 92.4% of its 1,300 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, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.2%) and tyres (2.9%) 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 track rod end — wipers alone was recorded 55 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.1% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.2% | 55 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 37 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 55 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 8 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 7 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 7 |
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 | 15.1% | 196 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 195 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 57 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 44 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.1% | 14 |
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 | 595 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 643 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 54 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 617 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 641 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 (2.9% 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 Dmhev As pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 1,300 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A?
Visibility, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2021 R Rover Velar Rdyn Dmhev A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,300 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.