2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport passed 82.8% of its 33,144 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.9 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 19.1%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (7.0%) and tyres (5.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, pins and bushes and brake pads — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 1,596 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.7% in the 0-30k band and 19.3% in the 150k+ band, a 7.5-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.8pp more often than petrol ones (17.3% vs 13.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 27.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.0% | 2,314 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.8% | 1,924 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.0% | 1,669 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 1,447 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 761 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.1% | 691 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,596 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 1,449 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 834 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 765 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 484 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 452 |
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 | 27.4% | 9,087 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.6% | 8,137 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.3% | 6,735 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.2% | 2,732 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.9% | 2,615 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 2,389 |
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 | 230 | 11.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,182 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 9,721 | 16.0% |
| 90-120k | 13,063 | 17.8% |
| 120-150k | 6,122 | 18.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,816 | 19.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 31,864 | 17.3% |
| Petrol | 1,280 | 13.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,391 | 16.8% |
| 2022 | 7,055 | 16.3% |
| 2023 | 6,721 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 6,302 | 18.1% |
| 2025 | 5,675 | 17.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Range Rover Sport
On a 2011 Range Rover Sport, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Tyres (5.8% 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.
- Suspension (5.0% 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 33,144 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Brakes, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by tyres (5.8%).
Does the 2011 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.7% in the 0-30k band to 19.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 33,144 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.