2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport passed 77.9% of its 37,332 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.3 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 24.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 14.1% of all tests — 5.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, pins and bushes and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 2,594 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 12.4% in the 0-30k band and 22.6% in the 150k+ band, a 10.2-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.9pp more often than petrol ones (22.4% vs 20.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 31.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 5,248 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 3,363 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.7% | 3,257 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.4% | 2,379 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.9% | 2,221 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 1,441 |
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 | 2,594 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 2,070 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,872 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 1,792 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,652 |
| 6 | Joints | 1,211 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.9% | 11,923 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.1% | 11,595 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.9% | 10,044 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.7% | 6,978 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 4,508 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.0% | 3,346 |
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 | 121 | 12.4% |
| 30-60k | 645 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 3,054 | 17.8% |
| 90-120k | 8,987 | 22.0% |
| 120-150k | 12,788 | 23.1% |
| 150k+ | 11,713 | 22.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 30,609 | 22.4% |
| Petrol | 6,705 | 20.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,078 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | 8,523 | 21.8% |
| 2023 | 7,627 | 22.1% |
| 2024 | 6,589 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 5,515 | 22.2% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Range Rover Sport
On a 2006 Range Rover Sport, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.0% 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.
- Suspension (8.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 37,332 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by brakes (9.0%).
Does the 2006 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 37,332 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.