Land Rover Range Rover Sport common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 122,341 UK MOT tests of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt): recorded on 4.8% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 24× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: srs malfunction indicator lamp (warning lamp indicates a fault) (16×); wheel bearings (slight play) (7.8×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (4.6×). The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); srs malfunction indicator lamp (warning lamp indicates a fault); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 4.8% | 0.2% | 24× | 745 |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.2% | 0.2% | 16× | 10,317 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.9% | 0.5% | 7.8× | 974 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.6× | 3,996 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | MOT fail | 2011–2013 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.3× | 2,085 |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | Advisory | 2005–2007 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.4% | 0.9% | 4.9× | 658 |
| Flexible brake hoses: has slight corrosion to ferrule | Advisory | 2010–2012 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 3.1% | 0.9% | 3.4× | 4,582 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 8.4% | 2% | 4.2× | 393 |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3,859 | Brake pads: wearing thin (4.4%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (4.4%, 2.8×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 14,538 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (9.4%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.2%, 2.2×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9,044 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.2%, 1.9×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 2,436 | Brake pads: wearing thin (12%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.4%, 2.8×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 451 | Brake pads: wearing thin (10%) | — |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,765 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.6×) |
| 2006 | 6,307 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.4×) |
| 2007 | 6,018 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (5.7×) |
| 2008 | 4,762 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (7.8×) |
| 2009 | 4,845 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4.2×) |
| 2010 | 5,946 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4×) |
| 2011 | 5,722 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (3.9×) |
| 2012 | 6,277 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (4.3×) |
| 2013 | 6,681 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (4.6×) |
| 2014 | 8,841 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (11×) |
| 2015 | 11,086 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (11×) |
| 2016 | 11,069 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2017 | 10,383 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (24×) |
| 2018 | 11,145 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (3.1×) |
| 2019 | 11,877 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.8×) |
| 2020 | 7,437 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (3.3×) |
| 2021 | 166 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
In 122,341 UK MOT tests of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt): recorded on 4.8% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 24× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: srs malfunction indicator lamp (warning lamp indicates a fault) (16×); wheel bearings (slight play) (7.8×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (4.6×). The most common reasons a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); srs malfunction indicator lamp (warning lamp indicates a fault); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Why do Land Rover Range Rover Sports fail the MOT?
Across 122,341 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport were position lamp (not working) (6% of tests); srs malfunction indicator lamp (warning lamp indicates a fault) (3.2% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.9% of tests).
At what mileage do Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems start?
The clearest Land Rover Range Rover Sport-specific issue, ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt), peaks against other cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) on 2016–2018 cars (4.8% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Land Rover Range Rover Sport data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 122,341 tests of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.