Land Rover MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 6 Land Rover models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Land Rover MOT Reliability Overview
Across 6 models with sufficient test data, Land Rover vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 24.2%. This puts Land Rover below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Land Rover model for MOT is the Land Rover Range Rover with a 16.9% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Land Rover Freelander at 32.6%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Land Rover Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Freelander | 32.6% | 578,832 |
| Land Rover Defender | 30.8% | 519,958 |
| Land Rover Evoque | 22.5% | 222 |
| Land Rover Discovery | 21.9% | 1,176,965 |
| Land Rover Sport | 20.7% | 1,550 |
| Land Rover Range Rover | 16.9% | 1,982,786 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Land Rover MOT FAQs
Are Land Rover cars reliable for MOT?
Land Rover has 6 models in our database. Overall, Land Rover vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Land Rover model is best for MOT?
The Land Rover Range Rover has the lowest MOT failure rate at 16.9%, making it the most reliable Land Rover model in our dataset. See full Land Rover Range Rover MOT data.
Which Land Rover model fails MOT most?
The Land Rover Freelander has the highest failure rate at 32.6%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Land Rover Freelander MOT data.
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