Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster 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 Westminster PHEV A (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster PHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 121 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster PHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster PHEV A

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster 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 Westminster PHEV falls slightly below the UK average first-time pass rate at 76.4% versus 80%, suggesting modest reliability concerns, though the 4.1% dangerous defect rate is reassuringly low. This is a relatively young cohort with typical mileage of around 33,400 miles, so you're not yet seeing the wear patterns that emerge in higher-mileage examples.

The average car carries only 0.13 failures but 0.7 advisories per test, indicating most issues caught are minor maintenance items rather than serious faults—typical for a premium vehicle where advisory-level wear appears before it becomes a genuine problem. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection specifically flag the hybrid powertrain components, as the modest pass rate suggests some buyers are discovering unexpected costs in this area.

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

First-time pass

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

33k

Middle half: 27k–44k

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These stats describe 121 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 121 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster 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.

33,390

typical

26,954

low mileage

43,850

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster PHEV A vehicles fall between 26,954 and 43,850 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 26,954 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.

✓ 26,954–43,850 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster PHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 59,197 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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