2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

5,271 MOT tests in 2024. 88.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time88.3%
Failed or needed repairs11.7%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,271 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    110 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    126 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    44 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Brakes2.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  4. Suspension1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Lights & electrics0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.9%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2018 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 88.3% of 2018 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,271 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).