2017 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
30,930 MOT tests on the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover are in this dataset, and 88.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (11.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and ball joint dust cover — brake pads alone was recorded 735 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 8.1% in the 0-30k band and 16.9% in the 150k+ band, a 8.8-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 11.3% of the time against 11.6% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 1,467 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 916 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.5% | 783 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 659 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 456 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 361 |
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 | 735 |
| 2 | Wipers | 681 |
| 3 | Ball joint dust cover | 673 |
| 4 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 426 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 293 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 285 |
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 | 18.7% | 5,795 |
| 2 | Tyres | 14.5% | 4,489 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.2% | 2,536 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 1,370 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.0% | 1,234 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 814 |
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 | 3,778 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 14,274 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 9,587 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 2,676 | 14.4% |
| 120-150k | 491 | 15.7% |
| 150k+ | 124 | 16.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 27,677 | 11.6% |
| Petrol | 3,232 | 11.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,384 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 6,318 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 6,113 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 6,155 | 13.0% |
| 2025 | 5,960 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.7% 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 (3.0% 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 (2.5% 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 2017 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 30,930 2017 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2017 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 16.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 30,930 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.