2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

3,212 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  6. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    101 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.5%
  2. Brakes18.2%
  3. Lights & electrics11.2%
  4. Body & chassis8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Tyres4.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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 - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2006 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,212 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).