Land Rover Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Land Rover model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 2,235,626 real MOT tests.
Average Land Rover MOT pass rate: 90%
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Models tested
Land Rover Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Rover 90 | 31% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 2 | Land Rover Freelander | 24% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Land Rover Defender | 19% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 4 | Land Rover Discovery | 18% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues | |
| 5 | Land Rover Sport | 17% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Land Rover Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Land Rover models least likely to have MOT problems
All Land Rover Models by Fail Rate
Every Land Rover model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 1993 | 58% | 42% | |
| Unclassified | 1991 | 66% | 34% | |
| Freelander | 2001 | 67% | 32% | |
| Freelander | 1999 | 66% | 32% | |
| Unclassified | 2007 | 68% | 32% | |
| Unclassified | 1999 | 69% | 31% | |
| Freelander | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| Freelander | 2003 | 69% | 30% | |
| Freelander | 2006 | 70% | 29% | |
| Freelander | 2004 | 70% | 29% | |
| Freelander | 2002 | 70% | 29% | |
| Freelander | 2000 | 71% | 28% | |
| Freelander | 1998 | 71% | 27% | |
| Defender | 1996 | 74% | 25% | |
| Defender | 1995 | 74% | 25% | |
| Defender | 1994 | 74% | 25% | |
| Defender | 1992 | 74% | 25% | |
| Unclassified | 2006 | 71% | 25% | |
| Freelander | 2007 | 75% | 24% | |
| Defender | 1999 | 75% | 24% | |
| Discovery | 1999 | 75% | 24% | |
| Defender | 2001 | 75% | 24% | |
| Defender | 2000 | 75% | 24% | |
| Defender | 1990 | 75% | 24% | |
| Unclassified | 1998 | 70% | 24% | |
| Freelander | 2008 | 76% | 23% | |
| Defender | 1998 | 76% | 23% | |
| Defender | 1997 | 76% | 23% | |
| Defender | 2003 | 77% | 23% | |
| Discovery | 2001 | 75% | 23% | |
| Defender | 1993 | 76% | 23% | |
| Defender | 1991 | 76% | 23% | |
| Discovery | 2000 | 75% | 23% | |
| Discovery | 1993 | 74% | 23% | |
| Discovery | 2004 | 77% | 22% | |
| Discovery | 2003 | 77% | 22% | |
| Discovery | 2002 | 77% | 22% | |
| Defender | 2004 | 77% | 22% | |
| Defender | 2005 | 77% | 22% | |
| Defender | 2002 | 77% | 22% | |
| Discovery | 1998 | 77% | 22% | |
| Discovery | 1995 | 77% | 22% | |
| Range Rover | 1998 | 76% | 22% | |
| Unclassified | 1993 | 78% | 22% | |
| Freelander | 2010 | 79% | 21% | |
| Freelander | 2009 | 78% | 21% | |
| Discovery | 2006 | 78% | 21% | |
| Discovery | 2005 | 78% | 21% | |
| Defender | 2006 | 78% | 21% | |
| Range Rover | 2003 | 77% | 21% |
Showing top 50 of 560 model/year combinations. View all Land Rover models
Land Rover MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Land Rover cars?
The most common MOT problems on Land Rover cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Land Rover diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The 90 has the highest average fail rate at 31%.
Which Land Rover model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Land Rover model in our data is the Defender Xs Edition Phev Auto with an average MOT pass rate of 100%. View all Land Rover models for full reliability data.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Land Rover?
The average MOT pass rate for Land Rover is 90%, based on 2,235,626 MOT tests across 215 models. This means about 10% of Land Rover cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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