2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

5,360 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    218 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    125 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    41 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Suspension4.8%
  3. Brakes4.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags2.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Lights & electrics1.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%

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: 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 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2017 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,360 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).