Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst 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 Range Rover Sport Hst 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 Range Rover Sport Hst 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 Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 268 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, 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 Hst 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 Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A (2021)

268 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 268 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst 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 HST D MHEV diesel is a strong performer: its 89.3% first-time pass rate beats the UK average of 80%, and only 6% of vehicles have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. You're looking at a nearly all-diesel cohort that passes at 89.2%, suggesting this engine variant is proving dependable.

With a median mileage of 33,658 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are running well within typical wear patterns. The average of just 0.22 failures per test and 1.0 advisory per vehicle indicates few serious issues are emerging, though you should have any advisories (typically wear items) inspected before purchase to avoid surprise repair costs.

We have limited data for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV 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

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 26k–42k

For context

These stats describe 268 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 268 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6% 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%)	266	93.1%	0.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 377 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.3%

118

Grey 29.7%

112

Silver 18.3%

Red 12.2%

White 4%

Blue 2.9%

Green 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst 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.

33,658

typical

26,442

low mileage

42,124

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A vehicles fall between 26,442 and 42,124 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,442 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.

✓ 26,442–42,124 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 56,867 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 Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hst D MHEV As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 246 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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