Land Rover 110" MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 42 model years and 2,301 tests, the Land Rover 110" passes its MOT 77.3% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail at 21.9%, so the 110" sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests against 8.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, headlamp and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 141 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 17.5% in the 0-30k band and 26.2% in the 150k+ band, a 8.8-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 26.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 23.5% in 2021 to 21.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every 110" model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 100 | 76.0% | 24.0% | Suspension |
| 1984 | 119 | 80.7% | 19.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1985 | 211 | 74.9% | 25.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1986 | 214 | 79.0% | 21.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1987 | 224 | 76.8% | 23.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1988 | 92 | 83.7% | 16.3% | Brakes |
| 1989 | 37 | 70.3% | 29.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1990 | 101 | 75.3% | 24.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1991 | 136 | 81.6% | 18.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1992 | 45 | 82.2% | 17.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1993 | 90 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1994 | 58 | 82.8% | 17.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1995 | 53 | 75.5% | 24.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1996 | 37 | 67.6% | 32.4% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 1997 | 78 | 78.2% | 21.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 37 | 70.3% | 29.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 36 | 77.8% | 22.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 73 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 66 | 78.8% | 21.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 31 | 67.7% | 32.3% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 33 | 78.8% | 21.2% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 49 | 79.6% | 20.4% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 60 | 83.3% | 16.7% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 48 | 72.9% | 27.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 32 | 71.9% | 28.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 368 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.3% | 191 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 177 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.5% | 173 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.0% | 138 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.4% | 125 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 62 |
| 8 | Tyres | 1.7% | 40 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 141 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 126 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 121 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 86 |
| 5 | Wipers | 85 |
| 6 | Chassis condition | 82 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 82 |
| 8 | Rigid brake pipes | 80 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 26.7% | 614 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 25.6% | 590 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.2% | 511 |
| 4 | Steering | 16.4% | 377 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.5% | 310 |
| 6 | Tyres | 11.2% | 257 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 189 | 17.5% |
| 30-60k | 191 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 337 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 466 | 21.2% |
| 120-150k | 370 | 25.7% |
| 150k+ | 744 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,070 | 22.8% |
| Petrol | 228 | 21.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 501 | 23.5% |
| 2022 | 508 | 23.2% |
| 2023 | 441 | 21.8% |
| 2024 | 448 | 23.2% |
| 2025 | 403 | 21.3% |
What to check before buying a Land Rover 110"
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 110"?
77.3% of the 2,301 Land Rover 110" MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 22.7% fail rate, across model years 1980–2021.
What does the Land Rover 110" most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.0% of tests, then brakes (8.3%).
How much does mileage affect 110" MOT results?
Fail rates run at 17.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 26.2% for 150k+, a 8.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,301 MOT tests. 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.