2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

8,459 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,459 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    327 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    175 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    161 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.5%
  3. Suspension5.4%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%

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: srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. 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 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,459 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; 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. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).