2021 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover passed 92.2% of its 7,143 recorded MOT tests. Against large SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), the 2021 Range Rover comes out 1.1pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.8%) and visibility (1.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, registration plates and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 144 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.1% in the 0-30k band and 14.6% in the 90-120k band, a 8.6-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 2.2pp more often than hybrid ones (8.2% vs 6.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.6% in 2021 to 7.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 342 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.9% | 134 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 79 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 71 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.6% | 46 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 32 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 144 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 76 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 39 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 24 |
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 | 13.4% | 958 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 696 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.0% | 287 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 270 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 106 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 51 |
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 | 2,966 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 3,636 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 481 | 8.7% |
| 90-120k | 41 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,861 | 8.1% |
| Petrol | 2,067 | 8.2% |
| Hybrid | 1,215 | 6.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 215 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 3,460 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 3,412 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Range Rover
On a 2021 Range Rover, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (1.9% 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 (1.1% 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 Range Rovers pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 7,143 2021 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by visibility (1.9%).
Does the 2021 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,143 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.