1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

378 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 378 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.6%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    10 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.3%
  2. Lights & electrics12.7%
  3. Body & chassis11.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.8%
  5. Suspension10.1%
  6. Steering9.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.3%

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: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. 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 1996 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 72.8% of 1996 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 378 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1996 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).