2013 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Land Rover Range Rover passed 84.8% of its 54,686 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.2 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 16.4%. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (4.7%) and brakes (4.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp and coil spring — brake pads alone was recorded 1,943 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.8% in the 0-30k band and 19.2% in the 150k+ band, a 9.4-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 14.1% of the time against 15.2% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 14.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 4.7% | 2,562 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.6% | 2,529 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.5% | 2,444 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 2,339 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 1,027 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.7% | 927 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 1,943 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 1,933 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 969 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 929 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 844 |
| 6 | Wipers | 762 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.6% | 11,833 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.1% | 11,009 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.7% | 6,389 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.6% | 3,042 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.8% | 2,075 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 1,869 |
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 | 917 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 8,286 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 21,153 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 16,783 | 16.4% |
| 120-150k | 5,738 | 17.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,794 | 19.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 52,843 | 15.2% |
| Petrol | 1,840 | 14.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,406 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 11,145 | 14.4% |
| 2023 | 11,001 | 15.4% |
| 2024 | 10,711 | 15.9% |
| 2025 | 10,423 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (4.7% 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 (4.6% 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.
- Tyres (4.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2013 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
84.8% of the 54,686 2013 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Land Rover Range Rover?
Suspension, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by brakes (4.6%).
Does the 2013 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 54,686 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.