2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

10,632 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    416 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    217 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    245 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.3%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Lights & electrics4.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags4.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%

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: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,632 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).