Land Rover reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 11 of 52 makes
834,824 Land Rover cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 22.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Land Rover is 23% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 12.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
Land Rover models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 148 | 20.3% | 10.7% | 117,153 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 147 | 19.1% | 10.9% | 100,397 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 137 | 17.7% | 11.5% | 163,043 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 132 | 25.4% | 14.4% | 131,841 |
| Land Rover Defender | 121 | 26.1% | 8.5% | 65,430 |
| Land Rover Freelander | 121 | 34.3% | – | 113,997 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 114 | 18.5% | 17.5% | 109,566 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 106 | 16.1% | 14.6% | 29,683 |
Land Rover MOT failure rate by age
What Land Rover cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.1% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Brakes | 6.0% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Suspension | 5.9% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Tyres | 5.0% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Visibility | 3.1% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.6% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Steering | 1.8% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.0% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 22% less often |
Most common Land Rover MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.4% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3% of tests
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- Land Rover Discovery vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Toyota RAV4
- Land Rover Discovery vs Volvo XC60
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Volvo XC60
- Land Rover Discovery vs Audi Q5
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs Audi Q5
- Land Rover Discovery vs BMW X3
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs BMW X3
Frequently asked questions
›Are Land Rover cars reliable?
By MOT results, Land Rover ranks 11 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 130 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 22.4% of Land Rover cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Land Rover?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport, with a score of 148. The lowest-scoring is the Range Rover Velar (106).
›What do Land Rover cars fail their MOT on?
Seat belts and airbags: 1.0% of Land Rover MOTs failed on it, 1.0 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.