1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

303 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.0%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.6%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high2.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.0%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.7%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting1.7%
  9. Washers: not working1.7%
  10. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.2%
  2. Brakes12.5%
  3. Suspension10.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.3%
  8. Tyres1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.0%

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: seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. 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 1993 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 71.3% of 1993 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 303 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; wheel bearings: has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).