Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,705 vehicles, the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Land Rover Range Rover?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Range Rover (2019)

5,705 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92% first-time pass rate

2019 Land Rover Range Rover

CarHunch analysed 5,705 real MOT records for the 2019 Land Rover Range Rover. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Range Rover passes its MOT at 82.2%, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%, though the picture varies sharply by fuel type: diesel models hit 86.7% while hybrid-electrics drop to just 70.2%, suggesting the hybrid powertrain carries more reliability risk. Only 12% have ever had a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and shouldn't deter buyers on safety grounds.

These vehicles average just under 40,000 miles at test time, which is typical for a five-year-old car, and the low failure rate of 0.38 per vehicle indicates most pass without major work needed. With 2.4 advisories per car logged on average, you're looking at minor maintenance items rather than systemic problems—so if you're considering one, prioritise diesel over hybrid and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the components generating those advisories.

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 31k–51k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,705 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 5,705 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (67%)	3,811	91.9%	0.41
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (24%)	1,352	92.3%	0.31
Petrol (9%)	541	91.3%	0.42

Colour Breakdown

Based on 171,744 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 26.1%

44,748

Blue 20%

34,339

Grey 15.5%

26,616

Green 13.9%

23,901

Silver 8.6%

14,743

Red 6.9%

11,895

White 5%

8,504

Gold 2.5%

4,280

Brown 0.8%

1,338

Bronze 0.4%

672

Beige 0.2%

415

Orange 0.2%

293

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

39,996

typical

30,633

low mileage

51,485

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles fall between 30,633 and 51,485 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,633 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 30,633–51,485 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Land Rover Range Rovers sit.

⚠ Over 69,504 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Land Rover Range Rover — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Land Rover Range Rovers are still on the road.

Strong survival — 4,346 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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