Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Land Rover Range Rover passed 77.6% of its first MOT tests, from 90,539 tests in Great Britain. That is 6.2 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Land Rover Range Rover MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 7.6% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 7.6% vs 8.9%
- Brakes 7.3% vs 6.8%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 5.0% vs 11.3%
- Tyres 4.8% vs 6.3%
- Body, chassis, structure 3.7% vs 3.4%
- Visibility 2.7% vs 4.8%
- Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems 1.9% vs 1.0%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 1.8% vs 3.1%
- Tyres: condition 3.8% vs 3.7%
- Pins and bushes 2.4% vs 1.4%
- Rigid brake pipes 2.3% vs 0.8%
- Brake pads 2.3% vs 2.1%
- Ball joint 2.2% vs 1.8%
- Joints 1.8% vs 1.4%
- Headlamp aim 1.6% vs 3.3%
- Wipers 1.5% vs 2.2%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: Pin or bush excessively worn | 2.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: Excessively corroded | 2.1% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 2.0% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 1.7% |
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.6% |
| Ball joint excessively worn | 1.6% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1.5% |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: Warning lamp indicates a fault | 1.3% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.3% |
| Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 1.0% |
Land Rover Range Rover pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 88.8% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 69.1% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 88.8% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 83.3% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 76.1% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 69.1% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 73,659 | 77.8% |
| Petrol | 13,789 | 74.4% |
| Hybrid | 2,165 | 90.3% |
Most common Land Rover Range Rover advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 13.7%
- Pins and bushes 10.6%
- Rigid brake pipes 10.4%
- Brake discs 8.6%
- Brake pads 8.6%
- Engine oil leaks 7.7%
- Tyres: condition 6.1%
- Vehicle 3.8%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
Other Land Rover models
- Land Rover Discovery (71.7%)
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (82.8%)
- Land Rover Freelander (66.1%)
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport (79.5%)
- Land Rover Defender (67.4%)
- Land Rover Discovery Sport (82.3%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover?
In 2023, 77.6% of Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests were passed first time, from 90,539 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Range Rover?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 7.6% of tests to fail. Next came brakes (7.3%) and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (5.0%).
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 77.6% is 6.2 points above the average and ranks 21 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Land Rover Range Rover's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.