2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

2,543 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,543 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    81 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    47 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.2%
  2. Brakes15.0%
  3. Lights & electrics7.5%
  4. Body & chassis6.0%
  5. Tyres5.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.5%

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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2009 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,543 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Land Rover Range Rover?

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

Is the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).