2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

2,669 MOT tests in 2024. 66.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time66.8%
Failed or needed repairs33.2%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,669 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.9%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.3%
  2. Suspension22.6%
  3. Lights & electrics11.1%
  4. Body & chassis9.4%
  5. Tyres5.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  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 2004 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 66.8% of 2004 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,669 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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 brakes.

Is the 2004 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).