2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
61,636 MOT tests on the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are in this dataset, and 90.7% of them passed. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and visibility (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 1,461 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.9% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
The hybrid cars hold up better: 8.0% fail against 9.6% for diesel, a 1.6-point gap across 52,413 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 2,589 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 1,395 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 1,357 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 985 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 715 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.9% | 575 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,461 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,287 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 976 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 834 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 636 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 432 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.2% | 9,973 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.3% | 8,840 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 3,166 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 2,749 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 2,388 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.6% | 970 |
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 | 16,696 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 31,803 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 11,278 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,599 | 11.9% |
| 120-150k | 187 | 12.3% |
| 150k+ | 67 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 46,783 | 9.6% |
| Petrol | 9,219 | 8.8% |
| Hybrid | 5,630 | 8.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,245 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 12,794 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 12,176 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 11,747 | 9.9% |
| 2025 | 11,674 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Range Rover Sport
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (2.3% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% 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.
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 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 61,636 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2018 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 61,636 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.