2018 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 30,594 MOT tests, the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover recorded a 90.9% pass rate. Against large SUVs of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), the 2018 Range Rover comes out 1.1pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.0% of all tests — 3.1 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 580 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 11.9% versus 7.4%.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 8.5% of the time against 9.2% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 1,525 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.8% | 561 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.7% | 514 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 282 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 282 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.8% | 239 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 580 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 492 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 403 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 218 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 206 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 168 |
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 | 14.9% | 4,553 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.8% | 3,902 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 1,388 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 1,211 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.9% | 1,202 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 561 |
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 | 7,776 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 15,491 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 6,099 | 10.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,026 | 12.2% |
| 120-150k | 143 | 7.7% |
| 150k+ | 59 | 11.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 24,707 | 9.2% |
| Petrol | 3,027 | 9.0% |
| Hybrid | 2,860 | 8.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,537 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 6,473 | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 6,080 | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 5,823 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 5,681 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Range Rover
On a 2018 Range Rover, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
- Visibility (1.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.7% 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.
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 2018 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 30,594 2018 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).
Does the 2018 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 30,594 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.