2005 Land Rover Range/Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 40,918 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Land Rover Range/Rover, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 77.8% was above the average for large SUVs of a similar age (75.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 23.7% in the 150k+ group versus 12.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 4,297 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.2% | 4,159 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.1% | 4,119 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.8% | 2,378 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.5% | 1,841 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,415 |
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 | 2,451 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,339 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,916 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,444 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 1,260 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 1,108 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 33.5% | 13,692 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.3% | 13,637 |
| 3 | Tyres | 23.6% | 9,640 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.6% | 6,395 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 4,518 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.7% | 3,555 |
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 | 71 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 583 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 3,099 | 18.0% |
| 90-120k | 9,165 | 21.1% |
| 120-150k | 13,409 | 22.7% |
| 150k+ | 14,554 | 23.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 28,561 | 22.7% |
| Petrol | 12,314 | 21.0% |
| Gas/LPG | 41 | 29.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,093 | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 9,315 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 8,292 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | 7,162 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 6,056 | 21.8% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Range/Rover
Before buying a 2005 Land Rover Range/Rover, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.2% 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 (10.1% 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 2005 Land Rover Range/Rovers pass their MOT?
77.8% of the 40,918 2005 Land Rover Range/Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Land Rover Range/Rover?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by suspension (10.2%).
Does the 2005 Range/Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 23.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 40,918 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.