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Land Rover Range Rover reliability

The Land Rover Range Rover fails 19.4% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, based on 368,765 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.

Better than averageReliability score 85/100#9 of 30 large suvs

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first-time MOT fail rate (all cars: 28.4%)
19.4%
first-time MOT fail rate (all cars: 28.4%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage
39% fewer
fails than cars of the same age and mileage
MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
368,765
MOT tests analysed, 2022 to 2024
typical miles a year, from MOT readings
9,800
typical miles a year, from MOT readings

What this means for buyers

This model has a first-time MOT fail rate of 19.4%, against 28.4% for all cars. Compared with cars of the same age and mileage, it has 39% fewer MOT fails, and it ranks 9 of 30 large SUV models. 2021 cars do best, with 57% fewer fails than cars of the same age and mileage. Even 1998, the weakest year, has 19% fewer fails than cars of the same age and mileage.

Seat belts and airbags are the one weak spot, with 9% more fails than cars of the same age and mileage, so check them closely. The most common failures are worn suspension arm pins or bushes (1.55% of tests), corroded rigid brake pipes (1.45%), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.41%) and worn suspension ball joints (1.22%). Get the car on a ramp and check the underside, brake pipes and pads before you buy.

MOT fail rate by age

How the Land Rover Range Rover ages

Each point is the share of Land Rover Range Rovers of that age that failed their MOT first time, against all cars of the same age.

0%12.5%25%37.5%50%3691215182124Age at MOT (years)
Land Rover Range RoverAll cars
Land Rover Range Rover first-time MOT fail rate by age
Age at MOT (years)Land Rover Range RoverAll cars
38.4%12.3%
49.9%14.1%
510.5%16.4%
613.2%19.1%
714.5%22.1%
815.7%25.5%
916.7%28.8%
1017.7%31.8%
1120.1%34.6%
1224.8%37.3%
1324%39.5%
1425.2%41.1%
1527.9%42.3%
1628.7%42.9%
1729.1%43.4%
1831.2%43.5%
1931.8%43.4%
2030.7%42.8%
2130.3%41.4%
2229.2%40.6%
2329.4%38.9%
2428.4%37.1%
2531.4%35.8%

By year

The best and worst Land Rover Range Rover years

2021 cars come out best and 1998 cars worst, once age and mileage are taken into account.

Land Rover Range Rover MOT results by year of first registration
First registeredTestsFail rateAgainst same-age carsTypical mileage
2021 Range Rover6,3025.5%57% fewer fails31,035
2020 Range Rover12,3217.7%44% fewer fails35,588
2019 Range Rover20,4148.4%45% fewer fails41,094
2018 Range Rover26,22610%41% fewer fails48,010
2017 Range Rover24,70012.9%36% fewer fails58,348
2016 Range Rover24,21315.2%34% fewer fails67,478
2015 Range Rover28,47214.7%45% fewer fails76,484
2014 Range Rover27,80415.1%50% fewer fails84,551
2013 Range Rover42,19817.9%46% fewer fails88,764
2012 Range Rover18,57422%39% fewer fails97,128
2011 Range Rover15,82324.8%36% fewer fails106,899
2010 Range Rover13,86123.4%43% fewer fails112,322
2009 Range Rover10,81325.8%40% fewer fails120,428
2008 Range Rover10,63127.2%39% fewer fails129,923
2007 Range Rover16,02327.3%39% fewer fails135,226
2006 Range Rover14,07929.7%35% fewer fails134,878
2005 Range Rover11,71630.4%34% fewer fails140,723
2004 Range Rover12,40031.5%33% fewer fails139,653
2003 Range Rover10,17832.5%30% fewer fails143,095
2002 Range Rover6,17331.6%30% fewer fails137,655
2001 Range Rover4,71429.5%32% fewer fails129,544
2000 Range Rover3,59229.1%31% fewer fails134,440
1999 Range Rover3,32629.1%28% fewer fails136,699
1998 Range Rover2,81431.7%19% fewer fails136,869
1997 Range Rover1,08531.6%20% fewer fails141,528
199631332.9%16% fewer fails144,855

Common problems

What fails most on a Land Rover Range Rover

Failures by area, against cars of the same age and mileage.

Fail rate by area

  • Suspension6.6%39% below avg
  • Brakes6.1%26% below avg
  • Tyres4.2%39% below avg
  • Lights and electrics4.1%69% below avg
  • Body, chassis and structure3.1%33% below avg
  • Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%52% below avg
  • Seat belts and airbags1.6%9% above avg
  • Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%64% below avg
  • Steering1.1%58% below avg

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top MOT failures

  1. 1

    Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.55% of tests

    Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.

  2. 2

    Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.45% of tests

    Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.

  3. 3

    Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.41% of tests

    Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.

  4. 4

    Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.22% of tests

    A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.

  5. 5

    CV joint boot split or insecure 1.2% of tests

    A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.

  6. 6

    Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15% of tests

    A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.

  7. 7

    Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.09% of tests

    Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.

  8. 8

    Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.93% of tests

    Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.

Most common advisories

Not a fail yet, but worth pricing in: these show up on a Land Rover Range Rover's MOT certificate most often.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit8.65%
  • Brake pipes corroded and greasy7.13%
  • Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear6.18%
  • Brake pads wearing thin6.1%
  • Engine oil leak, not excessive5.08%
  • Brake disc pitted or scored4.55%

Before you buy

What to check on a used Land Rover Range Rover

  1. 1

    Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn

    Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.

  2. 2

    Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded

    Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.

  3. 3

    Brake pads worn below 1.5mm

    Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.

  4. 4

    Suspension ball joint excessively worn

    A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.

  5. 5

    Every MOT since new

    Look for the faults above coming back year after year: it shows how the car has been looked after.

  6. 6

    The mileage record

    A typical Land Rover Range Rover covers about 9,800 miles a year. A big gap or a drop between MOTs is a warning sign.

  7. 7

    Finance, stolen and write-off

    The records the MOT can't show. A Full Check (£9.99) covers all three before you hand over any money.

Fuel types tested

  • Diesel83.7%
  • Petrol12.9%
  • Hybrid2.8%
  • LPG0.5%
  • Other0%

Most common colours

Black, Grey, Blue, Silver, White

Average engine size: 3.5 litres.

Compare

How the Land Rover Range Rover compares with its rivals

Land Rover Range Rover against similar models
ModelFail rateAgainst same-age cars
Audi Q716.8%41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age
Land Rover Range Rover19.4%39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age
Land Rover Range Rover Sport17.7%38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age
BMW X519.9%36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age
Land Rover Discovery25.3%26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age
Land Rover Defender28.8%15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age
Volvo XC9027.3%12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age

Every large suv ranked in the large suv reliability index, or all Land Rover models.

Questions

Land Rover Range Rover questions, answered

Is the Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

On MOT results, the Land Rover Range Rover is better than average: it fails 19.4% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. It ranks 9 of 30 large suv models in our index.

What fails most on a Land Rover Range Rover MOT?

The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Range Rover are suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.55% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.45% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.41% of tests). By area, suspension fails 6.6% of its tests.

Which Land Rover Range Rover year is the most reliable?

Among years with 1,000+ tests, 2021 cars do best (57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age) and 1998 cars do worst (19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age).

How many miles does a Land Rover Range Rover do a year?

A typical Land Rover Range Rover covers about 9,800 miles a year, from the mileage recorded at its MOTs. Check the car you're looking at against that with a free mileage check.

How do I check a Land Rover Range Rover before I buy it?

Enter its registration for a free check of its MOT history, mileage, ULEZ status and tax. Before you pay, a Full Check (£9.99) shows outstanding finance, stolen and write-off records.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 vehicles aged 3 to 25, normal tests only. How we compare like with like: our methodology.

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