2020 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 11,964 MOT tests, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover recorded a 91.5% pass rate. That is effectively the same as large SUVs of a similar age (9.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and registration plates — wipers alone was recorded 288 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.1% versus 6.6%.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 7.9% of the time against 8.7% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 633 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 271 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 209 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 102 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 66 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 57 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 288 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 184 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 105 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 75 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 70 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 52 |
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 | 14.7% | 1,758 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 1,394 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.0% | 475 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.6% | 427 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 171 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 91 |
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 | 4,346 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 6,205 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,215 | 9.6% |
| 90-120k | 154 | 10.4% |
| 120-150k | 33 | 12.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,024 | 8.7% |
| Hybrid | 2,256 | 7.9% |
| Petrol | 1,684 | 8.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56 | 8.9% |
| 2022 | 230 | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 3,972 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 3,902 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 3,804 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Range Rover
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (2.3% 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 (1.8% 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 2020 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 11,964 2020 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2020 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,964 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.