Land Rover Rangerover Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Land Rover Rangerover reliable? We analysed 2,667 real MOT tests across 224 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Rangerover is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Rangerover.
Land Rover Rangerover Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Rangerover. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Rangerover MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Rangerover to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Rangerover Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Rangerover fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Rangerover Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Rangerover owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Rangerover MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Rangerover year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 100 | 80.0% | 61,516 | 81,273 | 99,449 |
| 2011 | 76 | 84.2% | 52,136 | 76,467 | 91,804 |
| 2010 | 88 | 83.0% | 57,816 | 86,047 | 106,512 |
| 2009 | 57 | 82.5% | 50,888 | 76,902 | 124,603 |
| 2008 | 148 | 79.7% | 69,802 | 95,438 | 122,880 |
| 2007 | 337 | 74.5% | 76,208 | 99,564 | 132,321 |
| 2006 | 206 | 78.2% | 71,722 | 96,798 | 136,510 |
| 2005 | 130 | 73.8% | 95,390 | 118,863 | 140,453 |
| 2004 | 142 | 76.8% | 55,905 | 91,753 | 132,092 |
| 2003 | 188 | 77.7% | 56,335 | 79,292 | 114,922 |
| 2002 | 116 | 75.9% | 83,043 | 119,400 | 152,397 |
| 2001 | 60 | 80.0% | 83,331 | 100,438 | 121,165 |
| 2000 | 136 | 83.1% | 98,828 | 118,638 | 142,010 |
| 1998 | 56 | 78.6% | 74,842 | 112,524 | 135,993 |
| 1993 | 50 | 66.0% | 141,300 | 153,870 | 163,872 |
| 1989 | 98 | 67.3% | 56,533 | 89,000 | 99,796 |
| 1972 | 107 | 79.4% | 53,298 | 78,215 | 140,000 |
| 1971 | 68 | 83.8% | 61,222 | 85,799 | 92,902 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Rangerover Last?
Based on 224 Land Rover Rangerover vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Rangerover Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Rangerover 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 Rangerover
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.2% MOT pass rate from 76 tests
66.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Rangerover is 2011, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.2% across 76 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.0% — 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 Rangerover Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Rangerover THIS CAR | 76.5% | 2,667 | 98,873 mi | 55 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 |
| Suzuki Sv 650 SK9 | 84.3% | 2,937 | 15,003 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Rangerover outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Rangerover has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.5% across 2,667 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 Rangerover are brake pipe excessively corroded (88 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (66), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (46). 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 Rangerover owner drives around 5,219 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 Rangerover models stay on UK roads for around 55 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.