MOT fail rates by first-use year
2000 Land Rover Range Rover MOT fail rate and common faults
How Land Rover Range Rover cars first used in 2000 did at their MOTs from 2022 to 2023, against all cars of the same age. From 2,406 DVSA MOT tests of these cars. First use is usually the date the car was first registered.
MOT data updated
At 23 years, tested in 2023
What stands out
- In 2023, at 23 years old, Land Rover Range Rover cars first used in 2000 failed 29.3% of MOTs (1,110 tests), 10.4 points below the 39.6% for all cars that age.
- From 2022 to 2023, as these cars went from 22 to 23 years old, the fail rate moved from 31.6% to 29.3%.
- The most common fail item that is not a wear item, for the Land Rover Range Rover at 23 years, is anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault, at 4.2 per 100 MOTs (all cars: 1.2).
MOT fail rate by test year
| Test year | Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22 years | 31.6% | 1,296 | 41.0% | −9.4 pts |
| 2023 | 23 years | 29.3% | 1,110 | 39.6% | −10.4 pts |
Most common faults at 23 years
These figures cover all Land Rover Range Rover MOTs at 23 years: cars first used 1999 to 2002, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=4,360). The list uses every first-use year so it has enough tests. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
MOT fail items
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Airbag (SRS) warning light on | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Driveshaft CV boot split | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| Suspension arm ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Wipers not clearing screen Wear | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Side/position light not working Wear | 1.9 | 4.2 |
| Suspension arm bush worn | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=4,360). A test with two items counts once for each.
Advisories
| Advisory | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 24.8 | 15.2 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 12.0 | 15.4 |
| Tyre tread close to the legal limit or worn on the edge Wear | 9.6 | 12.6 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Suspension arm ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear | 6.0 | 10.3 |
| Suspension pin or bush worn, without excessive movement | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Brake pads wearing thin Wear | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Transmission oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 4.9 | 1.8 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=4,360). A test with two items counts once for each.
Fuel type at 23 years
These figures cover all Land Rover Range Rover MOTs at 23 years: cars first used 1999 to 2002, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=4,360). Each fuel is set against all cars of the same fuel and age. Fuels with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Fuel | Share of tests | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars, same fuel | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 53.0% | 29.4% | 2,311 | 39.1% | 120,178 miles |
| Diesel | 41.1% | 29.4% | 1,794 | 41.1% | 146,048 miles |
Fail rate by mileage at 23 years
These figures cover all Land Rover Range Rover MOTs at 23 years: cars first used 1999 to 2002, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=4,360). At 23 years, Land Rover Range Rover cars at over 150,000 miles failed more often (32.5%, n=1,415) than those at 120,000 to 150,000 miles (30.4%, n=1,247). Bands with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Mileage at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120,000 to 150,000 miles | 30.4% | 1,247 | 43.8% |
| Over 150,000 miles | 32.5% | 1,415 | 44.7% |
Car tax rules for a 2000 car
- Cars first registered before 1 March 2001 are taxed by engine size: one annual rate for engines up to 1,549cc and a higher rate above that.
These are the rules, not the amount for a specific car. Car tax check
ULEZ and clean air zones
- Petrol cars first registered before 2001 usually do not meet Euro 4, so they usually pay the ULEZ daily charge.
- Diesel cars first registered before September 2015 usually do not meet Euro 6, so a 2000 diesel usually pays the ULEZ daily charge. A few models met Euro 6 early.
- The clean air zones in Birmingham and Bristol use the same Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel standards. The low emission zones in Scotland use them too, but enforce them with fines, not a daily charge.
The Euro standard of the car decides, not the year alone. ULEZ checker
Other years of the Land Rover Range Rover
Other Land Rover models first used in 2000
| Model | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Defender (2000) | 25 years in 2025 | 35.0% | 2,904 | 36.3% |
| Land Rover Discovery (2000) | 25 years in 2025 | 34.6% | 1,908 | 36.3% |
More on the Land Rover Range Rover
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 28 September 2026.
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