1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

657 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 657 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  8. System: component leaking2.0%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.7%
  2. Suspension11.9%
  3. Body & chassis11.4%
  4. Lights & electrics11.3%
  5. Steering8.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%

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: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs 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 1999 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 70.8% of 1999 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 657 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1999 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).