2011 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
24,007 MOT tests on the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover are in this dataset, and 79.8% of them passed. That is 1.0 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 19.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 10.5% of tests against 7.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, pins and bushes and joints — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 1,821 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.8% once past 150k.
The petrol cars hold up better: 18.3% fail against 20.4% for diesel, a 2.1-point gap across 24,007 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 32.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 10.5% | 2,514 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 1,712 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 1,208 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 939 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.6% | 870 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.0% | 490 |
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 | 1,821 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 1,725 |
| 3 | Joints | 1,201 |
| 4 | Ball joint | 1,140 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 462 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 392 |
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 | 32.8% | 7,877 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.6% | 7,346 |
| 3 | Tyres | 19.0% | 4,562 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.3% | 3,909 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.3% | 1,985 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 1,693 |
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 | 87 | 16.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,351 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 5,661 | 18.1% |
| 90-120k | 9,226 | 20.9% |
| 120-150k | 5,351 | 21.3% |
| 150k+ | 2,324 | 23.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 22,541 | 20.4% |
| Petrol | 1,466 | 18.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,084 | 19.9% |
| 2022 | 5,008 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 4,858 | 20.5% |
| 2024 | 4,641 | 20.3% |
| 2025 | 4,416 | 20.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 10.5% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (10.5% 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 (7.1% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.0% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2011 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
79.8% of the 24,007 2011 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Land Rover Range Rover?
Suspension, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by brakes (7.1%).
Does the 2011 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.1% in the 0-30k band to 23.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 24,007 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.