Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 5,423 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 46.8%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel MOT Reliability Overview
The Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 5,423 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 53.2% and a failure rate of 46.8%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel earns a "Poor" reliability rating. The average Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel presents for MOT with approximately 128,834 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1988 models achieve the highest pass rate at 55.2%, while 1987 models have the lowest at 50.1%. This 5.1 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, affecting 53.7% of all tests. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. The second most common issue is Suspension at 41.1%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 34.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 27 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 73.5% | 3,986 |
| 2 | Suspension | 57.4% | 3,112 |
| 3 | Brakes | 47.8% | 2,594 |
| 4 | Steering | 36.8% | 1,995 |
| 5 | Body, Structure And General Items | 25.3% | 1,374 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 19.2% | 1,041 |
| 7 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 14.5% | 784 |
| 8 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 10.9% | 592 |
| 9 | Towbars | 7.6% | 414 |
| 10 | Tyres | 7.3% | 394 |
| 11 | Registration Plates And Vin | 4.6% | 250 |
| 12 | Items Not Tested | 1.1% | 60 |
| 13 | Non-component Advisories | 0.8% | 44 |
| 14 | Road Wheels | 0.7% | 40 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 128,834 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.71 | 73.5% | 3,986 |
| Suspension | 4.45 | 57.4% | 3,112 |
| Brakes | 3.71 | 47.8% | 2,594 |
| Steering | 2.86 | 36.8% | 1,995 |
| Body & Structure | 1.97 | 25.3% | 1,374 |
| Visibility | 1.49 | 19.2% | 1,041 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.12 | 14.5% | 784 |
| Seat Belts | 0.85 | 10.9% | 592 |
| Towbars | 0.59 | 7.6% | 414 |
| Tyres | 0.56 | 7.3% | 394 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.36 | 4.6% | 250 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.09 | 1.1% | 60 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.06 | 0.8% | 44 |
| Wheels | 0.06 | 0.7% | 40 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel has 128,834 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 3.63% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel MOT Data
The Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel is a less common vehicle in the UK, with 5,423 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 5 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 53.2% and a failure rate of 46.8%, which is below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment and suspension for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel is likely to perform.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 53.7% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 53.7% of MOT failures on the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Suspension — 41.1% of failures
Suspension issues account for 41.1% of MOT failures on the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 34.6% of failures
Brakes issues account for 34.6% of MOT failures on the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel?
Based on 5,423 MOT tests in our database, the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel has an overall pass rate of 53.2% (46.8% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel?
The top 3 reasons a Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel fails its MOT are: 1. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (53.7%), 2. Suspension (41.1%), 3. Brakes (34.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel reliable?
With a 46.8% MOT failure rate, the 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Land Rover 90 4c Sw Dt Diesel?
Based on failure data, focus on: Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (53.7%); Suspension (41.1%); Brakes (34.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.