2023 Land Rover Range Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
485 MOT tests on the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover are in this dataset, and 95.3% of them passed. Large SUVs of a similar age fail 6.7% of the time, so this is 1.9pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and visibility (1.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, registration plates and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 5 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 11.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 12 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.0% | 5 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 4 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 2 | Registration plates | 5 |
| 3 | Wipers | 3 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 2 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 2 |
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 | 11.6% | 56 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.1% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 14 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.3% | 11 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 311 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 159 | 5.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 215 | 5.6% |
| Diesel | 166 | 4.8% |
| Petrol | 104 | 2.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 430 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Range Rover
On a 2023 Range Rover, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.5% 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.
- Visibility (1.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2023 Land Rover Range Rovers pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 485 2023 Land Rover Range Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Land Rover Range Rover?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.0%).
Does the 2023 Range Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 5.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 485 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.