2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

7,835 MOT tests in 2024. 88.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time88.8%
Failed or needed repairs11.2%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,835 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 cords2.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    153 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    149 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    61 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    53 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  3. Brakes2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

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 thick7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%

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: 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 88.8% of 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,835 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).