LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 6,801 MOT tests from 708 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER has the same fault.

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 558/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	788/999Very good	112,295 miles	2,439 vehicles
N/A	N/A	758/999Very good	88,973 miles	3,870 vehicles
N/A	N/A	714/999Very good	84,282 miles	4,484 vehicles
N/A	N/A	681/999Good	81,778 miles	4,802 vehicles
N/A	N/A	651/999Good	82,881 miles	6,154 vehicles
N/A	N/A	618/999Good	81,415 miles	5,923 vehicles
N/A	N/A	588/999Above average	79,709 miles	5,212 vehicles
N/A	N/A	498/999Average	80,205 miles	2,647 vehicles
N/A	N/A	474/999Average	80,375 miles	3,100 vehicles
N/A	N/A	462/999Average	80,664 miles	1,667 vehicles
N/A	N/A	458/999Average	79,346 miles	1,684 vehicles
N/A	N/A	428/999Average	84,437 miles	1,161 vehicles
N/A	N/A	420/999Average	85,665 miles	2,042 vehicles
N/A	N/A	417/999Average	84,271 miles	2,843 vehicles
N/A	N/A	414/999Average	85,544 miles	2,709 vehicles

How reliable is the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER?

Based on 6,801 MOT tests from 708 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

708

MOT tests

6,801

Pass rate

81.9%

Median mileage

93,482 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 690 out of 999.

Common LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 658 advisory comments and 74 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 590 advisory comments and 18 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 432 advisory comments and 72 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 195 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 72 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 60 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 47 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP INDICATES A FAULT (7.1.6 (A))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 38 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	22	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	29	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	37	1	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	22	15	100%	Tyre wear
2022	34	64	92.2%	Tyre wear
2021	25	83	88%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2020	20	86	94.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2019	26	152	86.8%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2018	35	220	91.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	40	321	88.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	36	315	86%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2015	49	471	88.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	40	406	87.7%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2013	34	413	84.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	22	305	82.3%	Corrosion, Brake pad wear
2011	23	344	82%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2010	27	415	82.7%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2009	20	343	81.9%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2008	12	236	77.5%	Corrosion, Brake pad wear
2007	23	439	80%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2006	23	487	78%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2005	14	312	75.3%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2004	14	288	80.6%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2003	10	220	72.7%	Corrosion, Suspension bush issues
2002	8	189	79.4%	Corrosion, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Buying a LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER?

Common problems tell you what can affect LAND ROVER RANGE ROVERs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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