2008 Land Rover Range/Rover — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 44,964 MOT tests analysed for the 2008 Land Rover Range/Rover, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 79.1% was above the average for large SUVs of a similar age (77.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.3% in the 150k+ group versus 12.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 4,290 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 3,867 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 3,856 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.2% | 2,340 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.0% | 2,239 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.0% | 1,347 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 2,479 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 2,215 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,891 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,378 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 1,269 |
| 6 | Joints | 1,198 |
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 | 31.9% | 14,338 |
| 2 | Suspension | 30.2% | 13,567 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.1% | 10,848 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.5% | 6,057 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.5% | 4,702 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.0% | 3,170 |
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 | 155 | 12.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,034 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 5,139 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 14,386 | 20.9% |
| 120-150k | 14,904 | 21.4% |
| 150k+ | 9,320 | 22.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 43,076 | 21.0% |
| Petrol | 1,882 | 18.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,544 | 20.7% |
| 2022 | 10,042 | 20.6% |
| 2023 | 9,144 | 20.9% |
| 2024 | 8,160 | 21.4% |
| 2025 | 7,074 | 21.0% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Range/Rover
Before buying a 2008 Land Rover Range/Rover, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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.
- Suspension (8.6% 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.
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 2008 Land Rover Range/Rovers pass their MOT?
79.1% of the 44,964 2008 Land Rover Range/Rover MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Land Rover Range/Rover?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2008 Range/Rover get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 0-30k band to 22.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 44,964 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.