2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 38,103 MOT tests, the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recorded an 84.9% pass rate. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 16.4% of the time, so this is 1.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.2%) and tyres (5.2%) 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 1,314 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.3% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.1pp more often than petrol ones (15.2% vs 13.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 24.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.2% | 1,995 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 1,993 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 1,542 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 1,417 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 748 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 711 |
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 | 1,314 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,169 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 982 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 632 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 624 |
| 6 | Wipers | 599 |
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 | 24.6% | 9,363 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.4% | 8,154 |
| 3 | Suspension | 15.2% | 5,784 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 2,550 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 1,409 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 1,200 |
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 | 335 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 5,365 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 15,173 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 12,354 | 16.5% |
| 120-150k | 3,957 | 17.1% |
| 150k+ | 914 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 36,806 | 15.2% |
| Petrol | 1,294 | 13.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,108 | 14.7% |
| 2022 | 7,844 | 14.7% |
| 2023 | 7,688 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 7,404 | 16.1% |
| 2025 | 7,059 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Range Rover Sport
On a 2013 Range Rover Sport, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (5.2% 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 (5.2% 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 (4.0% 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
84.9% of the 38,103 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Brakes, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2013 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,103 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.