2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 35,251 MOT tests, the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recorded a 78.7% pass rate. Against large SUVs of a similar age (23.6% fail rate), the 2007 Range Rover Sport comes out 2.3pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests against 8.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, pins and bushes and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 2,149 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.3% in the 0-30k band and 22.4% in the 150k+ band, a 8.1-point spread.
The petrol cars hold up better: 18.4% fail against 21.5% for diesel, a 3.1-point gap across 35,247 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 4,527 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 3,048 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 2,878 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.9% | 2,081 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 1,854 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 1,110 |
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 | 2,149 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 1,655 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,628 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,418 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 1,270 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 910 |
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 | 31.0% | 10,913 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.1% | 10,262 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.1% | 9,209 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.6% | 5,486 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.5% | 4,406 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 3,708 |
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 | 70 | 14.3% |
| 30-60k | 622 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 3,373 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 10,565 | 21.2% |
| 120-150k | 12,344 | 21.6% |
| 150k+ | 8,231 | 22.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 32,760 | 21.5% |
| Petrol | 2,487 | 18.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,779 | 21.6% |
| 2022 | 8,108 | 20.3% |
| 2023 | 7,296 | 21.8% |
| 2024 | 6,045 | 21.6% |
| 2025 | 5,023 | 21.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Range Rover Sport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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 (8.2% 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 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
78.7% of the 35,251 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2007 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 35,251 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.