1995 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
2,259 MOT tests on the 1995 Land Rover Range Rover are in this dataset, and 78.2% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (23.9% fail rate), the 1995 Range Rover comes out 2.1pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.2%) and body, structure & corrosion (9.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, ball joint dust cover and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 195 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.4% once past 150k — 3.9× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 21.0% of the time against 22.4% for petrol.
Emissions & environmental is the most common advisory, noted on 30.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.7% in 2021 to 19.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.2% | 231 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.7% | 219 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.4% | 189 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.7% | 173 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.9% | 155 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.7% | 129 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 195 |
| 2 | Ball joint dust cover | 108 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 94 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 83 |
| 5 | Wipers | 82 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 70 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 30.7% | 693 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.8% | 606 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.6% | 578 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.3% | 414 |
| 5 | Tyres | 13.5% | 304 |
| 6 | Steering | 11.7% | 264 |
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 | 33 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 40 | 7.5% |
| 60-90k | 149 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 366 | 18.6% |
| 120-150k | 492 | 21.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,150 | 23.4% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,285 | 22.4% |
| Diesel | 971 | 21.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 600 | 22.7% |
| 2022 | 532 | 20.9% |
| 2023 | 429 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 383 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 315 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 1995 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (8.4% 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 1995 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
78.2% of the 2,259 1995 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1995 Land Rover Range Rover?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (9.7%).
Does the 1995 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 23.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,259 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.