2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

903 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 903 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.4%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.2%
  10. Washers: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.2%
  2. Suspension10.4%
  3. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  4. Lights & electrics10.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.4%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%

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: 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 2000 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2000 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 903 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).