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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Check any Range Rover Sport by registration number below.

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81.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.8%

vs Land Rover Avg

19

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Land Rover Range Rover Sport — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, which is 5.8 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Range Rover Sport is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Range Rover Sport for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Range Rover Sport is around 48,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Range Rover Sport, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Land Rover Range Rover Sport performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 144 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

1.4%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2021

Based on 4,397 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2020

Based on 26,427 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2019

Based on 41,811 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

2018

Based on 42,473 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

2017

Based on 36,867 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2016

Based on 39,107 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

14.9%

2015

Based on 40,521 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 10yr

139k mi

2014

Based on 33,106 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

13.7%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2013

Based on 22,719 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

18.0%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2012

Based on 19,262 vehicles

84.1%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

16.7%

Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2011

Based on 17,200 vehicles

82.2%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

18.1%

2010

Based on 17,847 vehicles

81.6%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2009

Based on 14,613 vehicles

79.0%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2008

Based on 14,040 vehicles

78.0%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

21.7%

2007

Based on 16,606 vehicles

77.2%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

20.2%

2006

Based on 17,971 vehicles

76.7%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

19.5%

2005

Based on 18,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.2%

Mileage at 3yr

28k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Mileage at 10yr

90k mi

0

Based on 139,815 vehicles

84.4%Good
Land Rover average: 87.4%
Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.6%
2

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.8%
3

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

1.7%
4

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

1.7%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.7%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.4%

Rear Offside

0.7%

Rear

0.7%

Typical Mileage — Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2005 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Range Rover Sport.

At 3 Years

28,000

miles

At 5 Years

48,000

miles

At 10 Years

90,000

miles

Land Rover Range Rover Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is 81.6% compared to the Land Rover average of 87.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.6%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.8%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (1.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Typical mileage for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport: 40,349 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Range Rover Sport to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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