2014 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
34,090 MOT tests on the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover are in this dataset, and 86.5% of them passed. That is 1.5 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 15.0%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.9%) and brakes (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, rigid brake pipes and pins and bushes — brake pads alone was recorded 904 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 16.4% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.9pp more often than petrol ones (13.6% vs 11.7%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 1,657 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 1,432 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.5% | 1,200 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 730 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 628 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.8% | 604 |
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 | 904 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 758 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 706 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 575 |
| 5 | Wipers | 557 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 470 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.7% | 7,066 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.1% | 6,518 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.2% | 3,473 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 1,770 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.5% | 1,549 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 1,429 |
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 | 819 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 6,693 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 13,926 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 9,155 | 14.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,744 | 13.9% |
| 150k+ | 748 | 16.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 32,270 | 13.6% |
| Petrol | 1,813 | 11.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,189 | 12.8% |
| 2022 | 7,111 | 14.3% |
| 2023 | 6,842 | 13.5% |
| 2024 | 6,581 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 6,367 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Range Rover
On a 2014 Range Rover, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.9% 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.
- Brakes (4.2% 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.
- Suspension (3.5% 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.
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 2014 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 34,090 2014 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by brakes (4.2%).
Does the 2014 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 16.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,090 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.