2007 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 24,528 MOT tests, the 2007 Land Rover Range Rover recorded a 78.6% pass rate. That is 2.3 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 23.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (10.8%) and brakes (8.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, pins and bushes and ball joint — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 1,782 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.2% once past 150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.1pp more often than petrol ones (21.6% vs 19.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 36.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 10.8% | 2,650 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 2,138 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 1,503 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 1,297 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.1% | 1,010 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 708 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,782 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 1,750 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 1,120 |
| 4 | Joints | 784 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 630 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 623 |
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 | 36.8% | 9,025 |
| 2 | Brakes | 35.1% | 8,606 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.5% | 5,510 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 11.9% | 2,917 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.6% | 2,848 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 1,980 |
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 | 73 | 12.3% |
| 30-60k | 387 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,033 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 5,651 | 20.1% |
| 120-150k | 8,782 | 21.4% |
| 150k+ | 7,591 | 23.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 21,081 | 21.6% |
| Petrol | 3,436 | 19.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,773 | 20.9% |
| 2022 | 5,545 | 21.5% |
| 2023 | 4,980 | 21.3% |
| 2024 | 4,401 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 3,829 | 22.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Range Rover
On a 2007 Range Rover, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 10.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (10.8% 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 (8.7% 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 (6.1% 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 2007 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
78.6% of the 24,528 2007 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Land Rover Range Rover?
Suspension, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by brakes (8.7%).
Does the 2007 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.3% in the 0-30k band to 23.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 24,528 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.