2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

4,097 MOT tests in 2024. 90.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time90.3%
Failed or needed repairs9.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,097 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%
    102 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    60 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.3%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 90.3% of 2021 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,097 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).