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Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability

A · Excellent

MOT pass rates and common problems from 937,039 MOT tests of cars first registered 2005–2022.

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78.8%pass first time
+9.0 ptsvs typical car
Beats 91%of cars
937,039MOT tests

Verdict

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport passes its MOT first time on 78.8% of tests, 9.0 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (69.9%). That puts it ahead of 91% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2010 Range Rover Sport does best (beats 97% of cars) and the 2017 worst (beats 80%).

Of its engines, the 4.2 Petrol does best (beats 93%) and the 4.4 Diesel worst (beats 88%).

Better than average on lights & electrics, suspension, visibility.

Watch these weak spots

Seat belts & airbags1.5×as often as a typical car
Brake pipes2.5×as often as a typical car
Airbag warning light2.5×as often as a typical car
Ball joint dust covers2.0×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%3456789101112131415161718192088%85%83%79%75%71%69%67%68%
Land Rover Range Rover SportTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2005
Beats 92%
2006
Beats 87%
2007
Beats 89%
2008
Beats 88%
2009
Beats 92%
2010
Beats 97%
2011
Beats 96%
2012
Beats 97%
2013
Beats 96%
2014
Beats 92%
2015
Beats 86%
2016
Beats 81%
2017
Beats 80%
2018
Beats 89%
2019
Beats 90%
2020
Beats 82%
2021
Beats 79%
2022
Beats 64%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel2009–2022581,13581.8%Beats 92%A
2.7 Diesel2005–2010148,99466.7%Beats 88%A
3.6 Diesel2007–201063,64570.2%Beats 93%A
5.0 Petrol2010–202247,40087.0%Beats 91%A
2.0 Hybrid2018–202125,64388.8%Beats 90%A
4.4 Diesel2014–201922,38383.6%Beats 88%A
4.2 Petrol2005–200820,34269.1%Beats 93%A
3.0 Petrol2017–202110,73088.0%Beats 81%A
2.0 Diesel2017–20186,45083.9%Beats 68%B
2.9 Diesel2007–20104,13671.7%Beats 94%A
4.4 Petrol2005–20063,83367.2%Beats 91%A
3.0 Diesel hybrid2015–20151,22482.5%Beats 83%A
2.0 Petrol2019–20191,12488.3%Beats 83%A

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 4.9% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 5.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 6.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+6.3 ptsTyres: 5.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.3 ptsBrakes: 6.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+1.1 ptsSuspension: 4.9% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+4.5 ptsExhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.7 ptsSuspension: 4.9% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 6.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 5.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 5.9% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 12.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+6.3 ptsTyres: 5.8% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.3 ptsBrakes: 6.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+1.1 ptsSuspension: 4.9% of tests fail on suspension, against 9.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+4.5 ptsExhaust: 1.5% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 3.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.7 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Brakes: 6.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Brakes
6.1% vs 7.2%
Lights & electrics
5.9% vs 12.2%
Tyres
5.8% vs 7.1%
Suspension
4.9% vs 9.4%
Visibility
2.9% vs 4.9%
Body & structure
2.1% vs 3.4%
Seat belts & airbags
1.6% vs 1.0%
Emissions & leaks
1.5% vs 3.2%
Wheels
0.5% vs 0.4%
Steering
0.5% vs 1.9%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Wheel bearings 1.7× typical
    Listen for a hum or drone that rises with speed.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Brake pads
    Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash.
  • Windscreen wipers
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Suspension arm bushes
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

50%60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k95%88%85%82%77%72%70%69%
Land Rover Range Rover SportTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking4.4%3.8%1.2×
Brake pads2.4%2.3%1.0×
Brake pipes1.8%0.7%2.5×
Windscreen wipers1.6%2.2%0.7×
Suspension arm bushes1.6%1.2%1.3×
Headlight aim1.5%3.4%0.5×
Sidelights1.4%3.0%0.5×
Airbag warning light1.2%0.5%2.5×
Tyre tread depth1.1%3.0%0.4×
Brake lights1.0%2.3%0.5×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A tyre seriously damaged26.3
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn24.2
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm21.8
A tyre cords visible or damaged17.2
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded16.6
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen15.9
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements15.5
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction12.3
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport2 engines88.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel1,46588.9%Beats 70%B
5.0 Petrol1,10688.5%Beats 56%C
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport4 engines89.1% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel4,38689.0%Beats 81%A
5.0 Petrol2,88890.1%Beats 83%A
2.0 Hybrid2,84188.6%Beats 73%B
3.0 Petrol1,86088.8%Beats 73%B
2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport4 engines88.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel13,14288.4%Beats 84%A
2.0 Hybrid6,69288.6%Beats 82%A
5.0 Petrol4,78388.9%Beats 79%B
3.0 Petrol2,50688.0%Beats 73%B
2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport6 engines88.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel32,09988.1%Beats 90%A
2.0 Hybrid10,10988.9%Beats 92%A
5.0 Petrol7,79488.5%Beats 85%A
3.0 Petrol2,57188.8%Beats 88%A
4.4 Diesel1,65987.8%Beats 84%A
2.0 Petrol1,12488.3%Beats 83%A
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport6 engines87.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel44,63387.1%Beats 88%A
5.0 Petrol7,41388.6%Beats 90%A
2.0 Hybrid6,00189.1%Beats 96%A
2.0 Diesel2,53186.3%Beats 82%A
4.4 Diesel2,09587.4%Beats 88%A
3.0 Petrol1,73688.0%Beats 84%A
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport5 engines84.5% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel56,57784.4%Beats 80%A
5.0 Petrol5,51487.7%Beats 92%A
2.0 Diesel3,91982.4%Beats 61%B
4.4 Diesel2,73483.0%Beats 73%B
3.0 Petrol2,05786.3%Beats 81%A
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport3 engines83.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel75,64982.9%Beats 80%A
5.0 Petrol5,70786.2%Beats 91%A
4.4 Diesel4,63683.7%Beats 86%A
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport4 engines82.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel86,91882.3%Beats 86%A
4.4 Diesel6,09183.3%Beats 90%A
5.0 Petrol4,68084.6%Beats 88%A
3.0 Diesel hybrid1,22482.5%Beats 83%A
2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport3 engines81.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel70,10180.9%Beats 92%A
4.4 Diesel5,16881.2%Beats 92%A
5.0 Petrol3,28283.8%Beats 95%A
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport2 engines80.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel56,56780.2%Beats 95%A
5.0 Petrol2,01083.7%Beats 98%A
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport1 engine79.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel53,56679.1%Beats 97%A
2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport2 engines77.2% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel46,80677.1%Beats 96%A
5.0 Petrol1,02081.6%Beats 99%A
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport5 engines75.3% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
3.0 Diesel28,58074.7%Beats 96%A
3.6 Diesel10,73876.7%Beats 98%A
2.7 Diesel9,39775.2%Beats 96%A
2.9 Diesel1,78775.1%Beats 97%A
5.0 Petrol1,20380.0%Beats 99%A
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport4 engines70.7% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.7 Diesel18,42169.3%Beats 89%A
3.6 Diesel11,24270.8%Beats 93%A
3.0 Diesel10,64673.0%Beats 95%A
2.9 Diesel1,30870.6%Beats 91%A
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport3 engines67.5% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.7 Diesel21,64966.6%Beats 86%A
3.6 Diesel19,36568.4%Beats 90%A
4.2 Petrol1,04770.5%Beats 90%A
2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport4 engines67.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.7 Diesel27,92765.8%Beats 86%A
3.6 Diesel22,30068.2%Beats 92%A
4.2 Petrol3,31868.9%Beats 90%A
2.9 Diesel1,04167.1%Beats 89%A
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport3 engines65.4% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.7 Diesel47,03864.9%Beats 86%A
4.2 Petrol7,93368.1%Beats 91%A
4.4 Petrol1,98565.2%Beats 85%A
2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport3 engines67.0% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.7 Diesel24,56265.8%Beats 90%A
4.2 Petrol8,04469.9%Beats 95%A
4.4 Petrol1,84869.3%Beats 94%A

FAQ

What is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate?

78.8% of MOT tests on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport were passed first time, based on 937,039 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2005–2022. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 69.9% of the time.

Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 91% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2010 Range Rover Sport does best for its age and mileage: it beats 97% of cars on UK roads. The 2017 does worst: it beats 80%.

Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport engine is best?

Across all years, the 4.2 Petrol does best: it beats 93% of cars on UK roads. The 4.4 Diesel does worst: it beats 88%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, brake pads, brake pipes. Compared with similar cars, brake pipes comes up 2.5× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.