Land Rover MOT Check
Our Land Rover MOT data covers 916,034 tests across 8 models. Overall, 76% of Land Rovers passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars.
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar had the highest first-time pass rate at 85%, while the Land Rover Freelander had the lowest at 66%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the Freelander cars tested averaged 114,207 miles, against 38,793 for the Range Rover Velar.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 916,034
- First-time pass rate
- 76%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +5.0 points
- Models covered
- 8
Land Rover models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Land Rover model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Land Rover Range Rover Velar85% passed · 29,459 tests
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque84% passed · 171,154 tests
- Land Rover Discovery Sport83% passed · 108,450 tests
- Land Rover Range Rover Sport80% passed · 122,689 tests
- Land Rover Range Rover78% passed · 92,100 tests
- Land Rover Discovery73% passed · 155,716 tests
- Land Rover Defender68% passed · 106,838 tests
- Land Rover Freelander66% passed · 129,628 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Rover Velar | 29,459 | 85% | Visibility | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| Range Rover Evoque | 171,154 | 84% | Tyres | 62% | ULEZ by year |
| Discovery Sport | 108,450 | 83% | Tyres | 86% | ULEZ by year |
| Range Rover Sport | 122,689 | 80% | Tyres | 46% | ULEZ by year |
| Range Rover | 92,100 | 78% | Suspension | 33% | ULEZ by year |
| Discovery | 155,716 | 73% | Lights and electrics | 28% | ULEZ by year |
| Defender | 106,838 | 68% | Lights and electrics | 6% | ULEZ by year |
| Freelander | 129,628 | 66% | Lights and electrics | 1% | ULEZ by year |
Why Land Rovers fail their MOT
Share of Land Rover tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Land Rover | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 8.6% | 11.3% |
| Brakes | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| Suspension | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| Tyres | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Visibility | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| Body and structure | 3.4% | 3.5% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 916,034 first MOT tests of Land Rover models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 916,034 first MOT tests of Land Rover cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Land Rover?
76% of Land Rovers in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Land Rover model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar, with 85% passing first time. The lowest was the Land Rover Freelander, at 66%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Land Rovers fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 8.6% of Land Rover tests.
How do I check a Land Rover's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Land Rover models in our data had covered 85,136 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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