2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

2,034 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,034 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  5. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.1%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.5%
  2. Brakes24.8%
  3. Lights & electrics13.6%
  4. Body & chassis11.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.2%

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 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2003 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,034 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).