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

Based on MOT data from 685 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93%, 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 Hse 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 Hse Dyn PHEV A (2021)

685 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 685 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse 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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The 2021 Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic PHEV has a first-time pass rate of 77.4%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a touch less reliable than typical cars its age—though not dramatically so. The dangerous defect rate of 5.3% is reassuringly low and well below concern territory, so safety issues are uncommon.

These vehicles are running around 30,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for three-year-old cars, and they average just 0.19 failures per MOT, indicating most pass without major work needed. The 0.9 advisories per vehicle suggest minor wear is showing up, so budget for routine maintenance items; when shopping, ask for full service history to confirm the hybrid system and battery have been properly looked after.

The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 22k–40k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 685 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 685 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.3% 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 1,088 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27%

294

Grey 22.8%

248

Blue 19.1%

208

White 14.5%

158

Silver 8%

Red 4.7%

Bronze 3%

Green 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse 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.

30,231

typical

22,251

low mileage

40,036

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV A vehicles fall between 22,251 and 40,036 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,251 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.

✓ 22,251–40,036 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 54,048 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV A — Still on the Road

Most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sport Hse Dyn PHEV As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 475 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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