2010 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover passed 80.8% of its 20,930 recorded MOT tests. Against large SUVs of a similar age (20.5% fail rate), the 2010 Range Rover comes out 1.3pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (9.5%) and brakes (6.6%) 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 1,424 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.6% versus 11.8%.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.2pp more often than petrol ones (19.4% vs 17.2%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 32.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.5% | 1,989 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 1,388 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 858 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.1% | 855 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.4% | 714 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 460 |
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 | 1,424 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,298 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 920 |
| 4 | Joints | 602 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 398 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 377 |
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 | 32.0% | 6,709 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.4% | 6,369 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.6% | 4,310 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 15.1% | 3,161 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.2% | 1,720 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 1,403 |
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 | 102 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 893 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 4,098 | 16.6% |
| 90-120k | 7,643 | 19.5% |
| 120-150k | 5,417 | 20.5% |
| 150k+ | 2,767 | 21.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 18,897 | 19.4% |
| Petrol | 2,033 | 17.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,478 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 4,388 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | 4,284 | 19.6% |
| 2024 | 3,996 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 3,784 | 19.7% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Range Rover
On a 2010 Range Rover, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (9.5% 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 (6.6% 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 (4.1% 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 2010 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
80.8% of the 20,930 2010 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Land Rover Range Rover?
Suspension, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by brakes (6.6%).
Does the 2010 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.8% in the 0-30k band to 21.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,930 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.