1999 Land Rover Range/Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,873 MOT tests analysed for the 1999 Land Rover Range/Rover, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 77.6% was above the average for large SUVs of a similar age (75.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 10.2% | 499 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.6% | 419 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 405 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.9% | 387 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 255 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.8% | 236 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 335 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 266 |
| 3 | Anti-lock braking system | 228 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 200 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 198 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 187 |
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 | 29.3% | 1,430 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.8% | 1,306 |
| 3 | Brakes | 26.0% | 1,268 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.7% | 814 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.4% | 800 |
| 6 | Steering | 12.8% | 623 |
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 | 32 | 25.0% |
| 30-60k | 184 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 478 | 20.7% |
| 90-120k | 999 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 1,351 | 23.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,790 | 22.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,481 | 22.5% |
| Diesel | 2,386 | 22.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,301 | 23.6% |
| 2022 | 1,129 | 22.7% |
| 2023 | 952 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 805 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 686 | 22.2% |
What to check before buying a 1999 Range/Rover
Before buying a 1999 Land Rover Range/Rover, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 10.2% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (10.2% 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.
- Suspension (8.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (8.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 1999 Land Rover Range/Rovers pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 4,873 1999 Land Rover Range/Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 1999 Land Rover Range/Rover?
Brakes, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by suspension (8.6%).
Does the 1999 Range/Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,873 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.