2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport passed 92.3% of its 1,836 recorded MOT tests. Large SUVs of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2022 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 (4.6%) and brakes (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 32 times.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.7% of the time against 7.9% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 84 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 26 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 25 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.8% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 32 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 31 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 23 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 7 |
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 | 15.8% | 290 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 173 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 78 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.7% | 68 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 16 |
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 | 1,141 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 670 | 8.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,183 | 7.7% |
| Diesel | 621 | 7.9% |
| Hybrid | 32 | 3.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 1,739 | 7.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Range Rover Sport
On a 2022 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.
- Brakes (1.7% 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 (1.4% 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 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sports pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 1,836 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by brakes (1.7%).
Does the 2022 Range Rover Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,836 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.