Audi Q7 vs Land Rover Range Rover
On MOT-testable defects the Audi Q7 comes out ahead: 13.2% of its tests record a failure against 16.7% for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 3.5-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Range Rover records failures noticeably more often.
13.2%
Q7 fail rate
16.7%
Range Rover fail rate
3.54pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi Q7 | Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 264,265 | 528,286 |
| Pass rate | 86.8% | 83.3% |
| Fail rate | 13.2% | 16.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Q7 | Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Visibility | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Tyres | 5.9% | 4.2% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 4.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.