2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

9,124 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,124 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    429 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    230 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    230 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.2%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.2%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Body & chassis2.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2013 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,124 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).