Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 444 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A (2021)

444 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 444 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 444 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Range Rover Sport PHEV passes its MOT on the first attempt 83.7% of the time, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a premium plug-in hybrid. Dangerous defects are rare at just 4%, so safety-critical issues aren't a concern with this cohort.

At around 32,000 miles median, these vehicles are relatively low-mileage for their age, and the light failure rate of 0.2 per car reflects that gentle usage pattern. The average 0.9 advisories per vehicle suggests minor wear items crop up occasionally, so budget for routine consumables when you inspect the service history—but this is a fundamentally dependable car if well-maintained.

The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 25k–42k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 444 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 444 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 743 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.7%

228

Black 28%

208

Blue 18.3%

136

Silver 7.1%

Red 5.9%

White 5.9%

Green 2.3%

Bronze 1.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,034

typical

24,771

low mileage

41,772

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV A vehicles fall between 24,771 and 41,772 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,771 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 24,771–41,772 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport A Bio Dyn PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 56,392 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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