Land Rover Series Lll MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 45 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 42.2%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Land Rover Series Lll MOT Reliability Overview
The Land Rover Series Lll is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 45 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 57.8% and a failure rate of 42.2%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Land Rover Series Lll earns a "Below Average" reliability rating. The average Land Rover Series Lll presents for MOT with approximately 43,704 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Land Rover Series Lll is Suspension, affecting 97.8% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 68.9%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 60.0%. 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
* 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 | 135.6% | 61 |
| 2 | Suspension | 120.0% | 54 |
| 3 | Brakes | 44.4% | 20 |
| 4 | Body, Structure And General Items | 26.7% | 12 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 15.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Visibility | 13.3% | 6 |
| 7 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 8.9% | 4 |
| 8 | Steering | 6.7% | 3 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 6.7% | 3 |
| 10 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 4.4% | 2 |
| 11 | Driver's View Of The Road | 4.4% | 2 |
| 12 | Tyres | 2.2% | 1 |
| 13 | Towbars | 2.2% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 43,704 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 | 31.02 | 135.6% | 61 |
| Suspension | 27.46 | 120.0% | 54 |
| Brakes | 10.17 | 44.4% | 20 |
| Body & Structure | 6.10 | 26.7% | 12 |
| Visibility | 4.07 | 17.7% | 8 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 3.56 | 15.6% | 7 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.03 | 8.9% | 4 |
| Steering | 1.53 | 6.7% | 3 |
| Non-component advisories | 1.53 | 6.7% | 3 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.02 | 4.4% | 2 |
| Tyres | 0.51 | 2.2% | 1 |
| Towbars | 0.51 | 2.2% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Land Rover Series Lll has 43,704 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 Series Lll has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 9.66% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Land Rover Series Lll MOT Data
The Land Rover Series Lll is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 45 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 57.8% and a failure rate of 42.2%, which is slightly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Land Rover Series Lll owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 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 Series Lll is likely to perform.
Suspension — 97.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 97.8% of MOT failures on the Land Rover Series Lll. 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.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 68.9% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 68.9% of MOT failures on the Land Rover Series Lll. 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.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 60.0% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 60.0% of MOT failures on the Land Rover Series Lll. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Series Lll?
Based on 45 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Land Rover Series Lll has an overall pass rate of 57.8% (42.2% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Series Lll?
The top 3 reasons a Land Rover Series Lll fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (97.8%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (68.9%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60.0%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Land Rover Series Lll reliable?
With a 42.2% MOT failure rate, the Series Lll is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Land Rover Series Lll?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (97.8%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (68.9%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60.0%). 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.