2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

5,285 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,285 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    191 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    176 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    103 marked dangerous
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  9. Prop shaft: bearing excessively worn1.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes12.7%
  2. Suspension7.9%
  3. Tyres7.6%
  4. Lights & electrics6.4%
  5. Body & chassis3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,285 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).