2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
23,475 MOT tests on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport are in this dataset, and 91.3% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 9.3%, so the 2020 Range Rover Sport sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) 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 headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 615 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Range Rover Sport fails 6.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.3% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.4 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.6% of the time against 8.8% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 17.1% in 2021 to 8.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 1,180 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 548 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 414 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 352 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.7% | 157 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 95 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 615 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 375 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 328 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 262 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 118 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 78 |
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 | 16.0% | 3,753 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.1% | 3,066 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 1,002 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 948 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 374 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 355 |
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 | 8,994 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 12,334 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,922 | 9.0% |
| 90-120k | 194 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,511 | 8.8% |
| Petrol | 6,623 | 8.6% |
| Hybrid | 5,341 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35 | 17.1% |
| 2022 | 345 | 5.2% |
| 2023 | 8,072 | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 7,584 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 7,439 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Range Rover Sport
On a 2020 Range Rover Sport, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
- 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 (1.8% 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 23,475 2020 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2020 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 23,475 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.