Land Rover Range Rover Vogue V8 Auto (2002)
2002 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue V8 Auto
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2002 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue V8 Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Range Rover Vogue V8 is a serious reliability gamble: only 7.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and petrol models manage just 0.6% on first attempt. Dangerous defects are rare at 0.8%, but the catastrophic pass rate is the real story here.
The median mileage of 55,458 miles is genuinely low for a 22-year-old vehicle, yet these cars still fail badly—suggesting age and storage issues matter more than wear. With an average of 0.22 failures per test and zero advisories reported, these Range Rovers either limp through with minor faults or arrive at test in such poor condition they rack up multiple defects at once. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist Land Rover mechanic, not a routine check.
What to check before buying a 2002 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue V8 Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (89%) | 110 | 0.6% | 0.02 |
| Other (11%) | 13 | 66.4% | 1.92 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue V8 Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue V8 Auto vehicles fall between 55,458 and 55,458 miles.
MOT History Averages
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