2006 Land Rover Range/Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 59,220 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Land Rover Range/Rover, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 77.6% was above the average for large SUVs of a similar age (75.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 23.3% in the 150k+ group versus 12.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.6% | 6,876 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.8% | 5,801 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.8% | 5,779 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 3,580 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.1% | 3,028 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 2,171 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 3,749 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 3,513 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 3,275 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,328 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 1,962 |
| 6 | Joints | 1,707 |
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 | 33.5% | 19,811 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.4% | 19,761 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.1% | 14,845 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.5% | 9,756 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 6,646 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.5% | 5,604 |
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 | 174 | 12.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,084 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 4,814 | 18.6% |
| 90-120k | 14,435 | 22.1% |
| 120-150k | 19,989 | 23.2% |
| 150k+ | 18,683 | 23.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 44,753 | 22.7% |
| Petrol | 14,413 | 21.5% |
| Gas/LPG | 46 | 19.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,290 | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 13,444 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 12,110 | 22.4% |
| 2024 | 10,502 | 22.6% |
| 2025 | 8,874 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Range/Rover
Before buying a 2006 Land Rover Range/Rover, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.8% 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.
- Brakes (9.8% 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 2006 Land Rover Range/Rovers pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 59,220 2006 Land Rover Range/Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Land Rover Range/Rover?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.6% of tests, followed by suspension (9.8%).
Does the 2006 Range/Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.6% in the 0-30k band to 23.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 59,220 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.