2006 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover passed 77.0% of its 21,892 recorded MOT tests. Against large SUVs of a similar age (24.4% fail rate), the 2006 Range Rover comes out 1.5pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (11.6%) and brakes (11.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, rigid brake pipes and ball joint — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,679 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 24.5% versus 13.2%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 22.4% of the time against 23.3% for diesel.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.6% | 2,544 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 2,416 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 1,628 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 1,201 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.7% | 808 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.3% | 730 |
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 | 1,679 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,641 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,036 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 681 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 676 |
| 6 | Decelerometer (sp) | 647 |
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 | 37.3% | 8,168 |
| 2 | Brakes | 36.0% | 7,890 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.9% | 4,803 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.7% | 2,778 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.3% | 2,260 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 2,140 |
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 | 53 | 13.2% |
| 30-60k | 439 | 14.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,762 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 5,448 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 7,201 | 23.4% |
| 150k+ | 6,972 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 14,144 | 23.3% |
| Petrol | 7,712 | 22.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,212 | 22.9% |
| 2022 | 4,921 | 22.5% |
| 2023 | 4,483 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 3,915 | 22.8% |
| 2025 | 3,361 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 11.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (11.6% 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.
- Brakes (11.0% 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 (7.4% 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 2006 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
77.0% of the 21,892 2006 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover?
Suspension, recorded in 11.6% of tests, followed by brakes (11.0%).
Does the 2006 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.2% in the 0-30k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,892 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.