2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
58,421 MOT tests on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are in this dataset, and 88.3% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 11.3%, so the 2017 Range Rover Sport sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and brakes (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and ball joint dust cover — brake pads alone was recorded 1,768 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.0% in the 0-30k band and 14.8% in the 150k+ band, a 6.8-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.4pp more often than petrol ones (12.0% vs 9.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 10.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 2,354 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 2,043 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 1,480 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 1,316 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.0% | 1,169 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 820 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 1,768 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,534 |
| 3 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,278 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 1,114 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 737 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 704 |
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 | 20.4% | 11,935 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.9% | 9,892 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.3% | 4,831 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 2,912 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 2,436 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 1,071 |
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 | 7,173 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 29,280 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 17,374 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 3,959 | 15.1% |
| 120-150k | 529 | 17.2% |
| 150k+ | 101 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 52,284 | 12.0% |
| Petrol | 6,104 | 9.5% |
| Hybrid | 33 | 3.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,095 | 10.3% |
| 2022 | 11,803 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | 11,599 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 11,470 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 11,454 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Range Rover Sport
On a 2017 Range Rover Sport, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (3.5% 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.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 58,421 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2017 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 58,421 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.