1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

321 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 321 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.8%
  4. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits1.6%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks15.6%
  3. Body & chassis13.7%
  4. Brakes10.3%
  5. Suspension7.5%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 1995 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 66.7% of 1995 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 321 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

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