LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 7,690 MOT tests from 788 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
Diesel	2019	788/999Very good	112,295 miles	2,439 vehicles
Diesel	2016	758/999Very good	88,973 miles	3,870 vehicles
Diesel	2015	714/999Very good	84,282 miles	4,484 vehicles
Diesel	2014	681/999Good	81,778 miles	4,802 vehicles
Diesel	2013	651/999Good	82,881 miles	6,154 vehicles
Diesel	2012	618/999Good	81,415 miles	5,923 vehicles
Diesel	2011	588/999Above average	79,709 miles	5,212 vehicles
Diesel	2010	498/999Average	80,205 miles	2,647 vehicles
Diesel	2007	474/999Average	80,375 miles	3,100 vehicles
Diesel	2005	417/999Average	84,271 miles	2,843 vehicles
Petrol	2003	458/999Average	79,346 miles	1,684 vehicles
Diesel	2002	414/999Average	85,544 miles	2,709 vehicles
Diesel	2001	420/999Average	85,665 miles	2,042 vehicles
Petrol	2001	462/999Average	80,664 miles	1,667 vehicles
Diesel	2000	428/999Average	84,437 miles	1,161 vehicles

How reliable is the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER?

Based on 7,690 MOT tests from 788 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.

Vehicles

788

MOT tests

7,690

Pass rate

81.7%

Median mileage

93,920 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 686 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 733 advisory comments and 93 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 748 advisory comments and 19 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 496 advisory comments and 84 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 221 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))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore® MOT data includes 68 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 51 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 40 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: OFFSIDE 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	26	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	33	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	39	1	100%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	24	16	100%	Tyre wear
2022	35	67	92.5%	Tyre wear
2021	27	92	87%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2020	20	86	94.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2019	29	169	87.6%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2018	43	273	90.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	46	367	88.8%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2016	40	355	85.6%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	53	514	87.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	42	429	86.9%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2013	38	458	84.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	30	428	81.5%	Corrosion, Brake pad wear
2011	29	427	83.4%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2010	30	467	82%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2009	22	380	81.8%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2008	16	314	79%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2007	26	504	78.6%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2006	27	580	77.2%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2005	15	332	74.7%	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.
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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