Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,193 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.3%, 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?

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 (2021)

1,193 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

CarHunch analysed 1,193 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 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 is significantly more reliable than average, with a 90.2% first-time MOT pass rate well ahead of the 80% UK baseline. Only 8.1% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is low and reassuring for a vehicle of this size and complexity.

At just under 29,000 miles median, these cars are running light for their age, which explains the strong pass performance. The average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle and just 0.2 failures suggests owners who keep up with maintenance are rewarded—so when viewing one, ask for service history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension and electrical systems, where Range Rovers typically show early wear.

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

93.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

29k

Middle half: 21k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 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 1,193 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 1,193 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.1% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (89%)	1,066	93.5%	0.2
Diesel (9%)	110	92.3%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 148,676 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 37.4%

55,602

Grey 23.8%

35,437

White 11.5%

17,065

Blue 10%

14,876

Silver 7.7%

11,496

Red 5.6%

8,297

Green 1.3%

1,950

Gold 1.3%

1,936

Brown 0.6%

946

Bronze 0.4%

657

Orange 0.2%

348

Yellow 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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.

28,961

typical

21,327

low mileage

37,666

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles fall between 21,327 and 37,666 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,327 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.

✓ 21,327–37,666 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sports sit.

⚠ Over 50,849 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

1.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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