2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

3,254 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,254 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    64 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Brakes10.9%
  3. Lights & electrics5.7%
  4. Tyres4.8%
  5. Body & chassis4.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%

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 2010 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2010 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,254 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 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).