2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 63,535 MOT tests, the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recorded an 86.0% pass rate. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 13.7%, so the 2015 Range Rover Sport sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and brakes (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, srs malfunction indicator lamp and brake pads — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 1,895 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.1% once past 150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.0pp more often than petrol ones (14.1% vs 12.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 12.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 2,810 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.0% | 2,571 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.6% | 2,286 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.9% | 1,872 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 1,694 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.3% | 1,486 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,895 |
| 2 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 1,780 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,647 |
| 4 | Wipers | 1,386 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 1,218 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,109 |
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 | 21.9% | 13,909 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.3% | 12,228 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.2% | 7,744 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.4% | 3,435 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.9% | 3,119 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 2,530 |
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 | 2,079 | 8.9% |
| 30-60k | 19,350 | 12.0% |
| 60-90k | 27,834 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 11,621 | 16.0% |
| 120-150k | 2,230 | 16.4% |
| 150k+ | 417 | 15.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 60,599 | 14.1% |
| Petrol | 2,930 | 12.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,232 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 12,955 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 12,760 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | 12,418 | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 12,170 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Range Rover Sport
On a 2015 Range Rover Sport, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (4.0% 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 (3.6% 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 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
86.0% of the 63,535 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).
Does the 2015 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 0-30k band to 15.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 63,535 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.