2021 Land Rover R Rover Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,300 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,300

MOT tests analysed

9.1%

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 Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.9%	136
2	Visibility	2.2%	50
3	Brakes	1.2%	27
4	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	24
5	Emissions & environmental	0.7%	17
6	Other defects	0.7%	17

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 Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	52
2	Registration plates	30
3	Headlamp aim	25
4	Brake pads	21
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	16
6	Service brake performance	6

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 Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.1%	348
2	Brakes	9.3%	214
3	Visibility	4.2%	96
4	Other defects	4.0%	91
5	Road wheels	1.6%	37
6	Suspension	0.5%	11

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 Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	749	6.5%
30-60k	1,365	10.3%
60-90k	169	11.8%

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 Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	39	5.1%
2024	1,131	9.6%
2025	1,124	8.8%

What to check before buying a 2021 R Rover Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.9% 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.
Visibility (2.2% 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.
Brakes (1.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

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 Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev As pass their MOT?

90.9% of the 2,300 2021 Land Rover R Rover Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.2%).

Does the 2021 R Rover Wstmnstr Blck D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,300 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.