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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Range Rover. Check any Range Rover by registration number below.

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81.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.0%

vs Land Rover Avg

45

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Land Rover Range Rover — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Range Rover has an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, which is 6.0 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Range Rover is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Range Rover for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover Range Rover performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 2,135 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

2020

Based on 11,683 vehicles

93.1%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2019

Based on 18,992 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2018

Based on 21,066 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2017

Based on 19,566 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

2016

Based on 18,858 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

15.0%

2015

Based on 22,276 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

13.5%

Mileage at 10yr

143k mi

2014

Based on 22,068 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2013

Based on 32,756 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2012

Based on 13,930 vehicles

81.2%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

21.2%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2011

Based on 11,913 vehicles

78.6%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2010

Based on 10,631 vehicles

80.5%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

19.6%

2009

Based on 8,191 vehicles

78.4%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2008

Based on 7,782 vehicles

77.2%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

21.9%

2007

Based on 11,832 vehicles

78.1%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

18.8%

2006

Based on 10,349 vehicles

75.3%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

22.0%

2005

Based on 8,437 vehicles

74.8%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

22.5%

2004

Based on 8,531 vehicles

73.6%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2003

Based on 6,812 vehicles

73.3%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

19.2%

2002

Based on 4,111 vehicles

74.4%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

17.1%

2001

Based on 3,245 vehicles

75.5%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

17.9%

2000

Based on 2,545 vehicles

77.3%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

16.6%

1999

Based on 2,560 vehicles

76.1%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

15.5%

1998

Based on 2,412 vehicles

73.9%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

17.7%

1997

Based on 2,116 vehicles

74.3%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

17.4%

1996

Based on 1,502 vehicles

78.0%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

15.7%

1995

Based on 1,261 vehicles

75.3%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

17.4%

1994

Based on 1,332 vehicles

77.8%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

16.0%

1993

Based on 1,206 vehicles

78.5%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

18.4%

1992

Based on 703 vehicles

82.9%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

8.2%

1991

Based on 729 vehicles

82.9%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

11.9%

1990

Based on 592 vehicles

84.3%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

6.0%

1989

Based on 552 vehicles

83.3%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1988

Based on 476 vehicles

81.1%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

15.6%

1987

Based on 250 vehicles

80.0%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

17.1%

1986

Based on 209 vehicles

77.5%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

19.5%

1985

Based on 166 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

12.4%

1984

Based on 172 vehicles

80.8%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

9.9%

1983

Based on 104 vehicles

74.0%Average
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

33.9%

1982

Based on 39 vehicles

82.1%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1981

Based on 64 vehicles

82.8%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

11.8%

1980

Based on 33 vehicles

81.8%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%

1973

Based on 59 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.3%

1972

Based on 70 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

6.7%

0

Based on 106,043 vehicles

82.4%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Range Rover

The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.8%
2

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

3.9%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.6%
4

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

2.9%
5

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

2.6%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.6%

Front Offside

1.5%

Front

0.9%

Land Rover Range Rover — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Range Rover MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover is 81.5% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Range Rover?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Range Rover are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.8%), Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (3.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, the Land Rover Range Rover is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover Range Rover?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover Range Rover?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Range Rover: 50,998 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Range Rover to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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