2000 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
6,521 MOT tests on the 2000 Land Rover Range Rover are in this dataset, and 78.9% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (24.9% fail rate), the 2000 Range Rover comes out 3.8pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (9.7%) and lighting & signalling (8.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, catalyst emissions and anti-lock braking system — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 391 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 21.8% versus 16.3%.
The diesel cars hold up better: 20.0% fail against 21.8% for petrol, a 1.8-point gap across 6,510 tests.
Emissions & environmental is the most common advisory, noted on 30.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 22.1% in 2021 to 19.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.7% | 630 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 551 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.4% | 547 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.3% | 475 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 369 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.3% | 281 |
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 | 391 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 381 |
| 3 | Anti-lock braking system | 319 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 228 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 227 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 213 |
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 | 30.4% | 1,984 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.9% | 1,757 |
| 3 | Suspension | 26.9% | 1,755 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.1% | 1,114 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.5% | 1,074 |
| 6 | Steering | 12.1% | 787 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 184 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 614 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,453 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 2,020 | 22.0% |
| 150k+ | 2,189 | 21.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,060 | 21.8% |
| Diesel | 2,450 | 20.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,673 | 22.1% |
| 2022 | 1,519 | 22.3% |
| 2023 | 1,274 | 21.3% |
| 2024 | 1,087 | 19.4% |
| 2025 | 968 | 19.2% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 9.7% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (9.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.4% 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.
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 2000 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
78.9% of the 6,521 2000 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover?
Brakes, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.5%).
Does the 2000 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.3% in the 30-60k band to 21.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,521 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.