Land Rover Landrover Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Land Rover Landrover reliable? We analysed 2,014 real MOT tests across 194 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Landrover is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Landrover.
Land Rover Landrover Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Landrover. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Landrover MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Landrover to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Landrover Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Landrover Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Landrover owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Landrover MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Landrover year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 61 | 65.6% | 51,510 | 79,701 | 100,444 |
| 1988 | 132 | 65.9% | 30,963 | 76,648 | 96,350 |
| 1987 | 56 | 80.4% | 55,664 | 74,651 | 175,367 |
| 1985 | 66 | 68.2% | 35,300 | 64,258 | 111,726 |
| 1984 | 154 | 68.2% | 34,348 | 75,548 | 95,029 |
| 1981 | 71 | 74.6% | 15,912 | 59,271 | 77,674 |
| 1978 | 59 | 72.9% | 8,036 | 53,863 | 56,378 |
| 1972 | 52 | 76.9% | 4,193 | 29,828 | 55,674 |
| 1971 | 74 | 68.9% | 15,776 | 80,896 | 94,306 |
| 1970 | 90 | 73.3% | 15,813 | 32,229 | 80,901 |
| 1969 | 52 | 80.8% | 14,024 | 75,969 | 90,630 |
| 1966 | 50 | 80.0% | 5,974 | 10,013 | 43,164 |
| 1965 | 74 | 79.7% | 56,151 | 70,556 | 88,301 |
| 1964 | 74 | 75.7% | 54,386 | 59,994 | 82,727 |
| 1961 | 67 | 61.2% | 7,918 | 22,872 | 52,107 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Landrover Last?
Based on 194 Land Rover Landrover vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Landrover Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Landrover MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Landrover
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.8% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
61.2% MOT pass rate from 67 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Landrover is 1969, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.8% across 52 tests. The 1961 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Land Rover Landrover Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Landrover THIS CAR | 73.3% | 2,014 | 58,162 mi | 65 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery | 72.7% | 4,388,972 | 108,947 mi | 36 yrs |
| Land Rover Freelander | 74.7% | 4,326,495 | 85,110 mi | 28 yrs |
| Land Rover Defender | 72.3% | 2,960,045 | 94,788 mi | 43 yrs |
| Pulse Bt | 75.2% | 2,606 | 4,496 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Landrover sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Landrover has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.3% across 2,014 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Landrover are suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (82 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (78), and stop lamp not working (71). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Land Rover Landrover owner drives around 590 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Land Rover Landrover models stay on UK roads for around 65 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.