Land Rover Range Rover Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Range Rover car check
Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable? We analysed 2,072,334 real MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Range Rover is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover.
Land Rover Range Rover Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Range Rover. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Range Rover MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Range Rover to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Range Rover Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Range Rover Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Range Rover owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Range Rover MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Range Rover year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 120 | 93.3% | 13,450 | 21,986 | 33,445 |
| 2021 | 1,595 | 90.7% | 25,466 | 35,153 | 48,449 |
| 2020 | 11,199 | 89.7% | 26,727 | 37,721 | 51,461 |
| 2019 | 25,559 | 90.1% | 27,836 | 40,088 | 55,162 |
| 2018 | 35,616 | 89.2% | 30,370 | 44,155 | 61,039 |
| 2017 | 43,718 | 87.6% | 35,098 | 50,778 | 70,453 |
| 2016 | 50,229 | 85.5% | 38,098 | 55,611 | 76,656 |
| 2015 | 66,110 | 86.0% | 41,651 | 60,793 | 82,950 |
| 2014 | 71,656 | 85.8% | 43,665 | 64,489 | 88,231 |
| 2013 | 125,545 | 84.1% | 44,843 | 66,820 | 91,500 |
| 2012 | 68,417 | 81.7% | 49,435 | 73,442 | 99,972 |
| 2011 | 64,636 | 80.8% | 54,783 | 80,413 | 107,467 |
| 2010 | 62,971 | 81.0% | 56,142 | 83,015 | 111,312 |
| 2009 | 55,774 | 79.8% | 59,241 | 88,016 | 117,874 |
| 2008 | 63,724 | 79.5% | 63,754 | 94,455 | 125,028 |
| 2007 | 104,179 | 78.5% | 65,222 | 97,115 | 128,970 |
| 2006 | 101,000 | 77.1% | 65,481 | 96,967 | 128,785 |
| 2005 | 96,085 | 77.1% | 68,533 | 100,854 | 133,916 |
| 2004 | 133,013 | 76.4% | 67,175 | 98,255 | 130,214 |
| 2003 | 141,459 | 76.0% | 67,918 | 99,099 | 131,545 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Range Rover Last?
Based on 178,266 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Range Rover Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.3% MOT pass rate from 120 tests
67.3% MOT pass rate from 17,020 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Range Rover is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.3% across 120 tests. The 1990 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.3% — 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 Range Rover Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover THIS CAR | 77.9% | 2,072,334 | 92,174 mi | 39 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 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 71.9% | 1,312,716 | 107,142 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Range Rover outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Range Rover has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.9% across 2,072,334 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Range Rover are brake pipe excessively corroded (63,439 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (31,185), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (26,735). 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 Range Rover owner drives around 6,020 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 Range Rover models stay on UK roads for around 39 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.