2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

1,285 MOT tests in 2024. 70.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time70.0%
Failed or needed repairs30.0%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,285 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  5. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.6%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.6%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.6%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.4%
  2. Brakes19.5%
  3. Lights & electrics12.8%
  4. Body & chassis10.7%
  5. Tyres4.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  7. Steering3.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.1%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 70.0% of 2002 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,285 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).