Land Rover Range/Rover: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 5.3% of Land Rover Range/Rover MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2,259 | 7.7% |
| 1998 | 4,560 | 9.3% |
| 1999 | 4,873 | 8.6% |
| 2002 | 10,518 | 12.8% |
| 2003 | 16,867 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 20,154 | 13.5% |
| 2005 | 40,918 | 10.2% |
| 2006 | 59,220 | 9.8% |
| 2007 | 59,761 | 9.3% |
| 2008 | 44,964 | 8.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.