2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

8,526 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,526 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 cords3.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    167 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    90 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    78 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    55 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  3. Lights & electrics1.5%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%

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 Sport?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,526 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 Sport?

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

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

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).