2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 34,449 MOT tests, the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recorded an 81.7% pass rate. That is 2.2 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 20.4%. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.0%) and suspension (6.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, rigid brake pipes and brake pads — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,782 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.2% versus 8.6%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 15.6% fail against 18.4% for diesel, a 2.8-point gap across 34,445 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 28.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.0% | 2,413 |
| 2 | Suspension | 6.4% | 2,201 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.3% | 1,815 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 1,646 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 1,301 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.4% | 821 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 1,782 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,573 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 781 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 701 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 557 |
| 6 | Joints | 534 |
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 | 28.7% | 9,872 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.6% | 8,492 |
| 3 | Suspension | 24.6% | 8,461 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 11.0% | 3,783 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.0% | 3,447 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.5% | 3,286 |
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 | 128 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,433 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 7,643 | 16.5% |
| 90-120k | 13,981 | 18.8% |
| 120-150k | 8,541 | 19.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,709 | 19.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 32,917 | 18.4% |
| Petrol | 1,528 | 15.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,798 | 17.7% |
| 2022 | 7,500 | 17.7% |
| 2023 | 7,013 | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 6,387 | 18.8% |
| 2025 | 5,751 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Range Rover Sport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 7.0% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (7.0% 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 (6.4% 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.
- Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
81.7% of the 34,449 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Brakes, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by suspension (6.4%).
Does the 2010 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 19.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,449 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.