Land Rover Range Rover: what fails at MOT
184,000 MOT tests on the Land Rover Range Rover in 2024, counted. 15.4% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
15.4% of Land Rover Range Rover tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 26.6%, so the Range Rover does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on suspension (2.9% of tests), brakes (2.5% of tests) and tyres (2% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,869 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 29,800 21,900 to 39,000 |
| 2020 | 10,217 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 36,400 27,200 to 47,600 |
| 2019 | 13,227 | 7.5% | 13.4% | 45,200 33,700 to 59,400 |
| 2018 | 14,755 | 8.2% | 15.6% | 54,400 41,800 to 67,700 |
| 2017 | 13,552 | 11.3% | 18.2% | 64,800 51,200 to 80,900 |
| 2016 | 12,979 | 14.0% | 21.3% | 73,600 57,100 to 90,300 |
| 2015 | 15,574 | 12.9% | 24.4% | 82,400 65,200 to 98,700 |
| 2014 | 15,624 | 12.9% | 27.7% | 90,300 72,200 to 109,600 |
| 2013 | 23,095 | 16.1% | 30.6% | 93,500 75,800 to 114,000 |
| 2012 | 9,136 | 20.5% | 33.4% | 101,200 82,600 to 123,100 |
| 2011 | 7,721 | 22.3% | 36.1% | 111,100 91,200 to 131,000 |
| 2010 | 6,660 | 21.2% | 38.6% | 116,200 95,500 to 138,700 |
| 2009 | 5,086 | 23.5% | 39.8% | 123,700 102,900 to 146,500 |
| 2008 | 4,773 | 25.3% | 41.5% | 133,200 111,300 to 156,000 |
| 2007 | 7,305 | 24.7% | 41.5% | 138,600 117,700 to 160,700 |
| 2006 | 6,324 | 27.3% | 42.4% | 137,400 116,900 to 160,100 |
| 2005 | 5,072 | 28.4% | 42.2% | 142,700 119,700 to 169,300 |
| 2004 | 5,021 | 28.8% | 42.3% | 141,700 117,400 to 166,600 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Land Rover Range Rover tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Range Rover | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2.9% | 5.8% | Less than most |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 4.4% | Less than most |
| Tyres | 2.0% | 4.2% | Less than most |
| Lights and electrics | 1.6% | 7.2% | Less than most |
| Body and structure | 1.2% | 2.2% | Less than most |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.0% | 3.0% | Less than most |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | 0.6% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.6% | 2.0% | Less than most |
The parts that fail most
- Wheel1.8%
- Suspension pins and bushes0.9%
- Brake pads0.9%
- Ball joint0.8%
- Brake pipes0.8%
- Driveshaft joint0.7%
- Wipers0.6%
- Ball joint dust cover0.6%
- Headlamp aim0.5%
- Airbag warning light0.5%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
- Ball joint: excessively worn0.7%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
- Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
- Airbag warning light: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge5.6%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.2%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material3.7%
- Brake pads: wearing thin3.6%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened2.8%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive2.3%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened1.4%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing1.3%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
Check a Land Rover Range Rover's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.