2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

5,464 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,464 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    263 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    182 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Brakes17.6%
  3. Suspension14.4%
  4. Body & chassis9.7%
  5. Tyres8.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 Sport?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,464 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 Sport?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).