Land Rover Rr Dyn Black P400E A MOT pass rate & common failures
The Land Rover Rr Dyn Black P400E A appears in 3,332 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2022, and 91.3% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the Rr Dyn Black P400E A sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests against 2.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, registration plates and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 93 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 13.2% once past 60-90k.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 11.3% in 2023 to 8.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Rr Dyn Black P400E A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 440 | 89.8% | 10.2% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 2,201 | 91.0% | 8.9% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 691 | 93.2% | 6.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.9% | 195 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 88 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 26 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 24 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 13 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 10 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 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 | 93 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 43 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 38 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 30 |
| 5 | Washers | 22 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 8 | Headlamp cleaning device | 12 |
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 | 18.3% | 611 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.2% | 207 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.2% | 173 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 152 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 32 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 28 |
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 | 1,511 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,678 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 129 | 13.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 1,302 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 1,843 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover Rr Dyn Black P400E A
- 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 (2.6% 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 (1.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Rr Dyn Black P400E A?
91.3% of the 3,332 Land Rover Rr Dyn Black P400E A MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.7% fail rate, across model years 2020–2022.
What does the Land Rover Rr Dyn Black P400E A most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.9% of tests, then visibility (2.6%).
How much does mileage affect Rr Dyn Black P400E A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 13.2% for 60-90k, a 5.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,332 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.