2014 Land Rover Sport — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Land Rover Sport passed 85.8% of its 845 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 18.2% of the time, so this is 4.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.1%) and lighting & signalling (4.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are srs malfunction indicator lamp, pins and bushes and headlamp — srs malfunction indicator lamp alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Sport fails 15.4% of the time in the 30-60k band and 14.3% at 120-150k, a spread of only 1.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 43 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.7% | 31 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.4% | 29 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.1% | 26 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 25 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 23 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 21 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
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 | 22.5% | 190 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.6% | 157 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.6% | 98 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.8% | 66 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.6% | 39 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 35 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 169 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 368 | 14.1% |
| 90-120k | 219 | 14.2% |
| 120-150k | 70 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 191 | 17.3% |
| 2022 | 168 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 160 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 165 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 161 | 16.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Sport
On a 2014 Sport, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.1% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.7% 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 2014 Land Rover Sports pass their MOT?
85.8% of the 845 2014 Land Rover Sport MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Land Rover Sport?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2014 Sport get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.4% in the 30-60k band to 14.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 845 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.