LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 5,765 MOT tests from 629 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT has the same fault.

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT's have a very good reliability rating of 665/999. The score was calculated from the average of every LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	821/999Excellent	77,037 miles	2,152 vehicles
N/A	N/A	818/999Excellent	110,427 miles	765 vehicles
N/A	N/A	803/999Excellent	90,385 miles	978 vehicles
N/A	N/A	782/999Very good	77,492 miles	4,527 vehicles
N/A	N/A	757/999Very good	76,980 miles	7,271 vehicles
N/A	N/A	755/999Very good	84,447 miles	681 vehicles
N/A	N/A	672/999Good	79,925 miles	8,188 vehicles
N/A	N/A	639/999Good	80,018 miles	7,475 vehicles
N/A	N/A	545/999Above average	76,806 miles	4,872 vehicles
N/A	N/A	505/999Above average	75,901 miles	4,487 vehicles
N/A	N/A	458/999Average	81,849 miles	4,547 vehicles
N/A	N/A	426/999Average	91,406 miles	919 vehicles

How reliable is the LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Based on 5,765 MOT tests from 629 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

629

MOT tests

5,765

Pass rate

83.3%

Median mileage

79,251 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 748 out of 999.

Common LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 623 advisory comments and 87 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 396 advisory comments and 45 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 147 advisory comments and 30 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 145 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 98 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 67 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 44 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP INDICATES A FAULT (7.1.6 (A))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 27 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	5	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2022	14	30	93.3%	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2021	15	54	90.7%	Tyre wear
2020	37	156	87.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2019	88	467	90.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	79	517	88%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	66	519	86.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2016	55	478	83.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	65	642	83%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	51	568	85%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2013	36	453	83.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	31	422	82.5%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2011	17	247	83.4%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2010	5	89	79.8%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2009	5	101	72.3%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2006	27	606	74.6%	Corrosion, Tyre wear
2005	12	277	76.9%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear

What to check when buying a used LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Buying a LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT?

Common problems tell you what can affect LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORTs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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