Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV 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 Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV 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 Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV 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 Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,301 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, 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 Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV 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 Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A (2021)

1,301 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 1,301 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV 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 achieves a 90% first-time pass rate, a solid 10 percentage points above the UK average, indicating above-average reliability for its age and class. Only 4.8% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below the threshold for concern.

At 34,129 miles median, these cars show typical mileage for their age, suggesting average use rather than high-mileage fleet vehicles. With just 0.19 failures per vehicle on average and 1.0 advisories, owners can expect minimal surprise repairs, though you should still get a pre-purchase inspection to check the specific maintenance history of any individual example you're considering.

The 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 26k–44k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,301 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 1,301 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.8% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	1,291	93.8%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,545 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 44%

1,121

Grey 32.3%

822

White 7.7%

197

Silver 7.2%

184

Red 3.5%

Bronze 3.2%

Blue 1.7%

Green 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV 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.

34,129

typical

26,344

low mileage

44,163

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV A vehicles fall between 26,344 and 44,163 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,344 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.

✓ 26,344–44,163 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover R Rover Sprt Hse Slvr D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 59,620 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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