Land Rover Unclassified
From 4,559 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 107 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 107 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 89 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 76 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 74 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 71 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 64 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 62 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 62 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 45 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 45 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 24.3% of Unclassified failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £58.
Fuel type matters
Electric/Diesel versions pass at 94.1% while Diesel versions pass at 79.9%, a 14 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.2% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 90.3% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 88.8% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2017 | 84.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
12 earlier years
| 2016 | 83.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 90.8% | a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2014 | 84% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2013 | 87.9% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2012 | 83.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 79.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2009 | 87.6% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure |
| 2008 | 73.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2007 | 62.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
| 1986 | 77.7% | a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1985 | 78.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake performance unable to be tested |
| 1984 | 69.5% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 53,311 and 138,815 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 92,166 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Land Rover models
Common questions
What is the Land Rover Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Land Rover Unclassified has a 81% MOT pass rate based on 4,559 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Land Rover Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Land Rover Unclassified is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 107 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Land Rover Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Land Rover Unclassified is 92,166 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 53,311 and 138,815 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81% pass rate and an average repair bill of £58 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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