2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
50,825 MOT tests on the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are in this dataset, and 85.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (15.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and brakes (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, srs malfunction indicator lamp and brake pads — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,536 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.2% once past 150k — 3.0× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 11.6% fail against 14.7% for diesel, a 3.1-point gap across 50,825 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 22.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 2,334 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.5% | 2,312 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.8% | 1,945 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 1,750 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.0% | 1,543 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 1,108 |
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 | 1,536 |
| 2 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 1,480 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,390 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 1,288 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,227 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,132 |
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 | 22.4% | 11,361 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.8% | 10,039 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.3% | 6,271 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 2,760 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 2,396 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.4% | 2,221 |
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 | 899 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 10,195 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 21,840 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 13,330 | 15.4% |
| 120-150k | 3,650 | 15.8% |
| 150k+ | 907 | 17.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 48,757 | 14.7% |
| Petrol | 2,068 | 11.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,616 | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 10,449 | 14.7% |
| 2023 | 10,203 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 9,880 | 14.6% |
| 2025 | 9,677 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Range Rover Sport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.6% 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.
- Brakes (4.5% 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 (3.8% 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 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 50,825 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.5%).
Does the 2014 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 17.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 50,825 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.