Land Rover Range Rover Sport: what fails at MOT
288,000 MOT tests on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport in 2024, counted. 15.1% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
15.1% of Land Rover Range Rover Sport tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 25%, so the Range Rover Sport does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on brakes (2.2% of tests), tyres (2.2% of tests) and suspension (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 | 8,237 | 7.0% | 10.9% | 26,600 20,300 to 35,400 |
| 2020 | 20,262 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 34,600 26,000 to 44,600 |
| 2019 | 29,496 | 8.4% | 13.4% | 42,800 32,900 to 54,800 |
| 2018 | 29,308 | 8.6% | 15.6% | 51,900 40,400 to 65,100 |
| 2017 | 25,206 | 11.8% | 18.2% | 62,400 49,900 to 76,800 |
| 2016 | 26,795 | 14.7% | 21.3% | 70,200 55,600 to 85,400 |
| 2015 | 28,303 | 14.3% | 24.4% | 78,500 63,500 to 94,300 |
| 2014 | 23,319 | 13.7% | 27.7% | 87,000 71,500 to 104,900 |
| 2013 | 15,398 | 15.7% | 30.6% | 94,700 76,400 to 112,800 |
| 2012 | 12,486 | 17.8% | 33.4% | 98,900 81,600 to 118,400 |
| 2011 | 11,006 | 20.2% | 36.1% | 105,300 87,800 to 123,000 |
| 2010 | 11,517 | 20.0% | 38.6% | 113,800 95,900 to 132,500 |
| 2009 | 9,409 | 25.1% | 39.8% | 118,800 98,000 to 140,500 |
| 2008 | 8,962 | 28.1% | 41.5% | 126,900 106,900 to 144,700 |
| 2007 | 10,192 | 28.9% | 41.5% | 130,900 112,700 to 153,000 |
| 2006 | 11,416 | 28.8% | 42.4% | 139,000 116,300 to 161,700 |
| 2005 | 6,598 | 25.7% | 42.2% | 140,400 117,500 to 161,600 |
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 Sport 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 Sport | Cars its age |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes Less than most | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Tyres Less than most | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Suspension Less than most | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Lights and electrics Less than most | 2.0% | 6.6% |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen Less than most | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Body and structure Less than most | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions Less than most | 0.6% | 1.9% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre1.8%
- Brake pads0.9%
- Suspension pins and bushes0.7%
- Ball joint dust cover0.6%
- Airbag warning light0.6%
- Brake pipes0.6%
- Wipers0.6%
- Headlamp aim0.6%
- Tyre tread0.5%
- Side light0.5%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
- Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
- Airbag warning light: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded0.5%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
- Side light: not working0.4%
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 edge6.2%
- Brake pads: wearing thin3.8%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement3.3%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened3.0%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material2.5%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive1.3%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing1.2%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
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
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
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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.