2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

5,004 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,004 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    208 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    152 marked dangerous
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.7%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.5%
  2. Brakes16.8%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Body & chassis8.5%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%

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 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,004 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 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).