2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

2,672 MOT tests in 2024. 67.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time67.7%
Failed or needed repairs32.3%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,672 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  4. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements2.7%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    100 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.2%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes22.4%
  2. Suspension19.2%
  3. Lights & electrics12.2%
  4. Body & chassis9.0%
  5. Tyres4.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Steering3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%

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 - ball joint: ball joint 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 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 67.7% of 2005 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,672 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Land Rover Range Rover?

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

Is the 2005 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).