Rover Land Rover Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover Land Rover reliable? We analysed 852 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover Land Rover is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover Land Rover.
Rover Land Rover Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover Land Rover. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover Land Rover MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover Land Rover to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover Land Rover Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover Land Rover Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover Land Rover owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover Land Rover MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover Land Rover year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 58 | 70.7% | 14,600 | 60,092 | 81,484 |
| 1972 | 51 | 70.6% | 4,897 | 18,938 | 70,594 |
| 1971 | 107 | 66.4% | 26,084 | 64,119 | 81,630 |
| 1961 | 51 | 86.3% | 52,426 | 74,733 | 86,482 |
Rover Land Rover Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover Land 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 Rover Land Rover
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.3% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
66.4% MOT pass rate from 107 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover Land Rover is 1961, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.3% across 51 tests. The 1971 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover Land Rover Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover Land Rover THIS CAR | 74.9% | 852 | 52,002 mi | 65 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Harley-davidson XL 1200 Ns Iron 1200 20 | 90.9% | 408 | 4,455 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover Land Rover outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Rover Land Rover has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.9% across 852 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover Land Rover are stop lamp not working (32 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (26), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (23). 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 Rover Land Rover owner drives around 410 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 Rover Land Rover 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.