2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Land Rover Range Rover MOT pass rate and common faults

6,043 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,043 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    180 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    168 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Suspension5.6%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  6. Lights & electrics1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%

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 dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2015 Land Rover Range Rover cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,043 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).