2004 Land Rover Range/Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 20,154 MOT tests analysed for the 2004 Land Rover Range/Rover, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 75.7% was in line with the average for large SUVs of a similar age (74.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.5% | 2,717 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 2,530 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 1,387 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 1,370 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.6% | 733 |
| 6 | Steering | 3.5% | 710 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 1,661 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,590 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,116 |
| 4 | Joints | 717 |
| 5 | Decelerometer (sp) | 641 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 616 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 38.4% | 7,739 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.2% | 7,093 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.0% | 4,441 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 18.0% | 3,633 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.3% | 3,281 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.8% | 1,562 |
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 | 692 | 28.0% |
| 30-60k | 319 | 18.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,336 | 20.4% |
| 90-120k | 3,781 | 22.1% |
| 120-150k | 5,866 | 24.3% |
| 150k+ | 6,705 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,953 | 25.1% |
| Petrol | 6,173 | 22.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,540 | 24.8% |
| 2022 | 4,917 | 24.6% |
| 2023 | 3,990 | 24.5% |
| 2024 | 3,209 | 24.1% |
| 2025 | 2,498 | 23.0% |
What to check before buying a 2004 Range/Rover
Before buying a 2004 Land Rover Range/Rover, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 13.5% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (13.5% 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.
- Brakes (12.6% 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 (6.9% 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 2004 Land Rover Range/Rovers pass their MOT?
75.7% of the 20,154 2004 Land Rover Range/Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2004 Land Rover Range/Rover?
Suspension, recorded in 13.5% of tests, followed by brakes (12.6%).
Does the 2004 Range/Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.0% in the 0-30k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,154 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.