Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto reliable? We analysed 635 real MOT tests across 126 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto.
Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 68 | 67.6% | 98,670 | 122,622 | 156,160 |
| 1997 | 102 | 67.6% | 97,440 | 114,922 | 125,250 |
| 1996 | 172 | 70.3% | 105,950 | 119,119 | 134,841 |
| 1995 | 191 | 69.6% | 102,400 | 123,493 | 142,833 |
| 1994 | 59 | 74.6% | 103,243 | 130,407 | 154,621 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto Last?
Based on 126 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto 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 4.0 SE Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.6% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
67.6% MOT pass rate from 102 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.6% across 59 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.6% — 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 4.0 SE Auto 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 4.0 SE Auto THIS CAR | 70.4% | 635 | 119,686 mi | 32 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 |
| Audi Q5 Sport TDI QUATTRO S-a | 93% | 705 | 64,645 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.4% across 635 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto are brake pipe excessively corroded (64 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (29), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (25). 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 4.0 SE Auto owner drives around 5,160 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 4.0 SE Auto models stay on UK roads for around 32 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.