2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 50,763 MOT tests, the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport recorded a 91.3% pass rate. That is 1.0 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.6%) and visibility (2.2%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,171 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.9% once past 120-150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 8.1% of the time against 8.9% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 17.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 8.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 2,335 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.2% | 1,125 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 983 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 781 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.9% | 430 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 362 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,171 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 980 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 769 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 694 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 384 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 304 |
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 | 17.1% | 8,655 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.7% | 6,952 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 2,437 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 2,101 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 845 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 651 |
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 | 16,560 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 26,759 | 9.4% |
| 60-90k | 6,604 | 9.8% |
| 90-120k | 729 | 11.8% |
| 120-150k | 84 | 11.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 31,021 | 8.9% |
| Petrol | 10,500 | 8.6% |
| Hybrid | 9,242 | 8.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 495 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 13,339 | 8.5% |
| 2023 | 12,923 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 12,060 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 11,946 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Range Rover Sport
On a 2019 Range Rover Sport, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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.
- Visibility (2.2% 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 (1.9% 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 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 50,763 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.2%).
Does the 2019 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 50,763 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.