2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

3,606 MOT tests in 2024. 70.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time70.9%
Failed or needed repairs29.1%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,606 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    116 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.4%
  9. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.3%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.7%
  2. Brakes16.3%
  3. Lights & electrics10.2%
  4. Body & chassis7.3%
  5. Tyres4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Steering2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.1%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2007 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 70.9% of 2007 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,606 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Land Rover Range Rover?

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

Is the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).