Land Rover Sport MOT Check

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

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81.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.7%

vs Land Rover Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Land Rover Sport — MOT Reliability Overview

The Land Rover Sport has an average MOT pass rate of 81.7%, which is 5.7 percentage points below the Land Rover brand average of 87.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 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 Sport fails its MOT are any fracture or welding defect on a wheel, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your 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.

Before buying a used Land 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 Sport performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 31 vehicles

83.9%Good

Land Rover average: 87.4%

2014

Based on 507 vehicles

84.0%Good

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

17.7%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2012

Based on 35 vehicles

77.1%Good

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2011

Based on 36 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.5%

2009

Based on 46 vehicles

78.3%Good

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2008

Based on 62 vehicles

82.3%Good

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

2007

Based on 87 vehicles

74.7%Average

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

11.3%

Retest Rate

43.5%

2006

Based on 34 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.6%

0

Based on 319 vehicles

84.0%Good

Land Rover average: 87.4%

Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Land Rover Sport

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

Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel

13.8%

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

2.6%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

2.4%

Land Rover Sport Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Land Rover Sport

Land Rover Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Land Rover Sport MOT and reliability.

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

The average MOT pass rate for the Land Rover Sport is 81.7% 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 Sport?

The most common MOT failures on the Land Rover Sport are: Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel (13.8%), An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (2.6%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Land Rover Sport reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 81.7%, the Land 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 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 Sport?

Typical mileage for the Land Rover Sport: 135,288 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sport to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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