Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn 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 Rrover Sport Abio Dyn 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 Rrover Sport Abio Dyn 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 Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 631 vehicles, the 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, 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 Rrover Sport Abio Dyn 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 Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A (2021)

631 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 631 real MOT records for the 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn 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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This 2021 Range Rover Sport diesel is more reliable than the UK average, with an 88.3% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally, and only 7.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a car of this size and complexity. The low failure rate of 0.23 per vehicle suggests these cars are fundamentally sound mechanically.

At 35,000 miles median, these vehicles are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the strong performance; expect defects to climb as mileage accumulates. The average 1.1 advisories per car (mostly minor wear items) and stable pass rates indicate that routine maintenance catches problems early—so if you're buying one, insist on a full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the hybrid diesel system and air suspension, which are complex and expensive when they fail.

The 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

35k

Middle half: 27k–45k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 631 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 631 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.3% 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%)	627	92.7%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,070 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 30.7%

329

Black 26.3%

281

Blue 17.1%

183

Silver 10.7%

115

Red 7%

White 5.1%

Green 1.5%

Bronze 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn 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.

35,069

typical

27,308

low mileage

45,327

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A vehicles fall between 27,308 and 45,327 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,308 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.

✓ 27,308–45,327 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 61,191 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 Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Land Rover Rrover Sport Abio Dyn D MHEV As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 575 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

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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