Every Jaguar, Land Rover & Range Rover Ranked by MOT Pass Rate
Which JLR vehicle is the most reliable? Which is the least? We analysed over 800,000 real MOT tests from the 2024 DVSA anonymised dataset to rank every modern Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover model by MOT pass rate — from the best to the worst.
This isn't opinion. It's data.
The Complete JLR MOT Reliability Rankings
| Rank | Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Median Mileage | Failures/Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Range Rover L460 (2022+) | 97.5% | 204 | 17,950 mi | 0.02 |
| 2 | I-Pace X590 (2018–2025) | 93.2% | 18,018 | 32,455 mi | 0.10 |
| 3 | New Defender L663 (2020+) | 92.9% | 13,165 | 31,314 mi | 0.11 |
| 4 | RR Sport Mk3 L461 (2022+) | 92.2% | 90 | 25,868 mi | 0.12 |
| 5 | F-Type X152 (2013–2023) | 91.9% | 14,838 | 28,300 mi | 0.13 |
| 6 | E-Pace X540 (2017–2025) | 89.9% | 26,180+ | ~35,000 mi | ~0.15 |
| 7 | Velar L560 (2017+) | 87.7% | 33,373 | 42,830 mi | 0.20 |
| 8 | Evoque Mk2 L551 (2018+) | ~88% | 50,000+ | ~35,000 mi | ~0.18 |
| 9 | XF X260 (2015–2024) | 86.1% | 36,568 | 58,754 mi | 0.25 |
| 10 | XE X760 (2015–2024) | 85.6% | 80,960 | 61,262 mi | ~0.22 |
| 11 | Range Rover L405 (2012–2021) | 85.3% | 53,606 | 69,931 mi | 0.29 |
| 12 | Discovery Sport L550 (2014+) | ~84% | 104,043+ | ~55,000 mi | ~0.25 |
| 13 | Discovery 5 L462 (2017+) | ~88% | 50,000+ | ~45,000 mi | ~0.20 |
| 14 | XJ X351 (2010–2019) | 83.3% | 10,174 | 74,536 mi | 0.33 |
| 15 | F-Pace X761 (2016–2025) | ~83% | 53,199+ | ~45,000 mi | ~0.25 |
| 16 | RR Sport L494 (2013–2022) | ~82% | 50,000+ | ~60,000 mi | ~0.30 |
| 17 | XF X250 (2008–2015) | 81.7% | 173,627 | 106,628 mi | ~0.35 |
| 18 | XK X150 (2006–2014) | 81.4% | 12,632 | 61,022 mi | 0.49 |
| 19 | Evoque Mk1 L538 (2011–2018) | ~80% | 295,565 | ~65,000 mi | ~0.35 |
| 20 | Discovery 4 L319 (2009–2016) | 79.0% | 51,802 | 105,631 mi | 0.49 |
| 21 | Range Rover L322 (2002–2012) | ~78% | 50,000+ | ~95,000 mi | ~0.50 |
| 22 | XK8 X100 (1996–2005) | 77.4% | 6,367 | 84,133 mi | 0.69 |
| - | UK Average | 76.7% | |||
| 23 | RR Sport L320 (2005–2012) | ~76% | 50,000+ | ~95,000 mi | ~0.55 |
| 24 | Range Rover P38A (1994–2002) | 75.2% | 6,253 | 136,019 mi | 0.94 |
| 25 | XJ X350 (2003–2009) | 75.0% | 9,064 | 101,970 mi | 0.81 |
| 26 | Freelander 2 L359 (2006–2015) | 73.9% | 95,935 | 113,460 mi | 0.66 |
| 27 | Discovery 3 L319 (2004–2009) | 70.0% | 38,084 | 151,320 mi | 1.03 |
| 28 | Discovery 2 L318 (1998–2004) | 70.2% | 25,009 | 151,105 mi | 1.32 |
| 29 | S-Type X200 (1999–2007) | 66.7% | 11,181 | 91,176 mi | 1.26 |
| 30 | X-Type X400 (2001–2009) | 63.7% | 24,296 | 102,066 mi | 1.23 |
| 31 | Freelander 1 L314 (1997–2006) | 59.4% | 23,726 | 126,339 mi | 1.67 |
Models with ~ are approximate from pre-existing articles where exact figures weren't re-queried in this analysis.
What the Data Tells Us
1. Age and Mileage Matter More Than Brand
The single strongest predictor of MOT pass rate isn't whether the badge says Jaguar, Land Rover, or Range Rover — it's how old the car is and how many miles it's covered. The top 5 models are all relatively young (2018+) with low median mileage (under 35,000 miles). The bottom 5 are all 17+ years old with 90,000+ miles.
But age alone doesn't explain everything. The XK8 X100 (1996–2005) manages 77.4% at 84,000 miles median — while the Freelander 2 (2006–2015) only manages 73.9% at 113,000 miles. Some cars age better than others.
2. The Aluminium Revolution
The most dramatic finding in the data is the impact of body construction. Every steel-bodied Jaguar sits below the UK average:
| Steel-Bodied Jaguars | Pass Rate | Structural Corrosion |
|---|---|---|
| X-Type X400 | 63.7% | 5.5% (+9.5% at subframe mounts) |
| S-Type X200 | 66.7% | 3.5% |
| XK8 X100 | 77.4% | 6.5% (+9.5% at mounts) |
| XJ X350* | 75.0% | 0.1% |
The X350 was Jaguar's first aluminium car — and its structural corrosion dropped to 0.1%.
| Aluminium-Bodied Jaguars | Pass Rate | Structural Corrosion |
|---|---|---|
| XK X150 | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| XF X250 | 81.7% | ~0% |
| XJ X351 | 83.3% | ~0% |
| XE X760 | 85.6% | ~0% |
| XF X260 | 86.1% | ~0% |
| F-Type X152 | 91.9% | 0.1% |
| I-Pace X590 | 93.2% | 0.3% |
The pattern is unmistakable. Aluminium bodies eliminated structural corrosion as a failure mode — and pass rates jumped 10–15 percentage points as a result.
The same story plays out across Land Rover: the Discovery 2 (steel chassis, 13.4% structural corrosion, 70.2% pass rate) vs the Discovery 4 (improved protection, 0.9% corrosion, 79.0% pass rate) vs the New Defender (aluminium-intensive, 0.3% corrosion, 92.9% pass rate).
3. What Actually Fails — By Brand
The failure profiles are strikingly different across the three brands:
Jaguar — Dominated by rubber degradation on older models (suspension dust covers, steering gaiters) and tyres on newer ones. Virtually zero structural issues on the aluminium cars. The transition from steel to aluminium is the defining story.
Land Rover — Dominated by suspension bush wear (the #1 failure on every Discovery and Freelander), brake pipe corrosion (a safety-critical issue on D3, D4, FL1), and lighting failures (water ingress into rear clusters). Structural corrosion is the existential threat on the D2 and FL1.
Range Rover — Dominated by tyres (the sheer weight of these vehicles — 2,000–2,500 kg — destroys tyres), brake pad wear (heavy car, heavy braking), and SRS warning lights (corroded seat sensors). Number plate non-conformity is unusually high — aftermarket accessories.
4. The EV Effect
The I-Pace provides a fascinating preview of the EV future:
- Brakes barely wear — regenerative braking reduces friction brake use to almost nothing (3.1% of failures vs 10–20% on ICE models)
- Emissions don't exist — an entire failure category eliminated (0.3% vs 3–10% on ICE)
- Tyres wear faster — 62.3% of all failures are tyre-related, driven by the battery weight and instant torque
- 0.10 failures per test — the lowest of any Jaguar with meaningful data
5. The Survivors
Some of the most interesting data comes from the oldest cars. The Range Rover P38A (1994–2002) passes at 75.2% — better than you'd expect for a 24–32 year old car. The XK8 X100 (1996–2005) manages 77.4% at up to 30 years old. These aren't average cars being tested — they're the ones that survived because their owners cared enough to maintain them. Survivor bias is real, and it flatters the oldest models.
The Best JLR Vehicles by Category
Most Reliable Overall (with meaningful test volumes)
- I-Pace — 93.2% pass rate, 0.10 failures/test
- New Defender — 92.9%, 0.11 failures/test
- F-Type — 91.9%, 0.13 failures/test
Most Reliable Jaguar Saloon
- XF X260 — 86.1%, 58,754 mi median mileage
Most Reliable Land Rover
- New Defender L663 — 92.9%, 31,314 mi median mileage
Most Reliable Range Rover
- Range Rover L405 — 85.3%, 69,931 mi median mileage (with meaningful data volume)
Best Value (reliability vs price)
- XF X260 (2018+) — 88.7% pass rate, heavily depreciated, aluminium body
- Discovery Sport (2017+) — ~85%+ pass rate, practical 7-seater, strong parts availability
- Evoque Mk2 L551 — ~88% pass rate, compact and efficient
Worst MOT Performers
- Freelander 1 — 59.4%, 1.67 failures per test
- X-Type — 63.7%, 1.23 failures per test
- S-Type — 66.7%, 1.26 failures per test
Browse Parts by Model
Jaguar
- I-Pace (2018–2025) | F-Type (2013–2023) | E-Pace (2017–2025)
- XF X260 (2015–2024) | XF X250 (2008–2015) | XE (2015–2024)
- XJ X351 (2010–2019) | XJ X350 (2003–2009)
- XK X150 (2006–2014) | XK8 X100 (1996–2005)
- F-Pace (2016–2025) | S-Type (1999–2008) | X-Type (2001–2009)
Land Rover
- New Defender (2020+) | Discovery 5 (2017+) | Discovery Sport (2014+)
- Discovery 4 (2009–2016) | Discovery 3 (2004–2009) | Discovery 2 (1998–2004)
- Freelander 2 (2006–2015) | Freelander 1 (1997–2006)
Range Rover
- Range Rover L460 (2022+) | Range Rover L405 (2012–2021) | Range Rover L322 (2002–2012)
- Range Rover P38A (1994–2002)
- RR Sport Mk3 L461 (2022+) | RR Sport L494 (2013–2022) | RR Sport L320 (2005–2012)
- Velar (2017+) | Evoque Mk2 (2018+) | Evoque Mk1 (2011–2018)
Data sourced from DVSA anonymised MOT test results (2024 test year). Over 800,000 individual tests analysed across 31 JLR models. All pass rates include Pass and Pass after Rectification at Station (PRS). Specialist fault data from K Motors and JLR workshop reporting.