2021 Land Rover Rr Dyn Blck D A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Land Rover Rr Dyn Blck D A passed 89.7% of its 1,656 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2021 Rr Dyn Blck D A comes out 1.7pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 6.5% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 38 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2021 Rr Dyn Blck D A fails 9.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 13.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.5% | 107 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 45 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 23 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 38 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 20 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 12 |
| 5 | Washers | 10 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 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 | 14.2% | 236 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 160 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.7% | 94 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 74 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 23 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 22 |
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 | 584 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 961 | 10.5% |
| 60-90k | 108 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 788 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 823 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Rr Dyn Blck D A
On a 2021 Rr Dyn Blck D A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.5% 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 (2.7% 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 (1.7% 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 Rr Dyn Blck D As pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 1,656 2021 Land Rover Rr Dyn Blck D A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Land Rover Rr Dyn Blck D A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2021 Rr Dyn Blck D A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,656 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.