1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

350 MOT tests in 2024. 71.4% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time71.4%
Failed or needed repairs28.6%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 350 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.9%
  3. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.0%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  8. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.4%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.4%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Body & chassis15.1%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Suspension10.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  7. Steering5.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission5.7%

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 1994 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 71.4% of 1994 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 350 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1994 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).