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

Based on MOT data from 111 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, 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 Range Rover Sport Hse 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 Range Rover Sport Hse PHEV A (2021)

111 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse 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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This 2021 Range Rover Sport PHEV falls slightly short of the UK average with a 75.3% first-time pass rate versus the typical 80%, suggesting a bit more wear and tear than you'd expect at this age. The dangerous defect rate of 7.2% is reassuringly low, so structural and safety issues aren't a widespread concern for this model.

At nearly 31,500 miles on average, these vehicles are running fairly hard for three-year-olds, yet they're averaging only 0.19 failures per test, which is genuinely solid. The 1.2 advisories per vehicle point to minor maintenance needs rather than serious problems—check the service history closely and budget for routine upkeep, particularly on the hybrid powertrain components, before committing to a purchase.

We have limited data for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse PHEV A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.2%

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–38k

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These stats describe 111 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 111 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.2% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse 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.

29,532

typical

21,964

low mileage

38,473

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse PHEV A vehicles fall between 21,964 and 38,473 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,964 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.

✓ 21,964–38,473 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 51,938 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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