2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hse D Mhev A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,407 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hse D Mhev A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).

Pass rate

1,407

MOT tests analysed

7.5%

Fail rate

better than

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 Range Rover Hse D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.0%	70
2	Visibility	2.4%	34
3	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	16
4	Brakes	0.9%	13
5	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	7
6	Other defects	0.4%	5

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 Range Rover Hse D Mhev A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	33
2	Headlamp aim	18
3	Tread depth	10
4	Registration plates	7
5	Attachment	6
6	Brake pads	5

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hse D Mhev A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	16.6%	233
2	Brakes	10.2%	143
3	Visibility	5.3%	74
4	Other defects	3.3%	47
5	Suspension	0.8%	11
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	8

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 Range Rover Hse D Mhev A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	575	5.6%
30-60k	749	8.7%
60-90k	78	9.0%

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 Range Rover Hse D Mhev A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	39	5.1%
2024	695	7.5%
2025	673	7.7%

What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover Hse D Mhev A

Before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hse D Mhev A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.0% 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 (2.4% 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 (1.1% 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 Range Rover Hse D Mhev As pass their MOT?

92.5% of the 1,407 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hse D Mhev A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Hse D Mhev A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).

Does the 2021 Range Rover Hse D Mhev A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 9.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,407 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.