Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Registered from 2005 to 2025.
About this model
The Range Rover Sport, is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover, part of Jaguar Land Rover, at the Solihull plant. Introduced in 2005 with the first-generation L320 model, it was succeeded by the second-generation L494 in 2013, and the third-generation L461 in 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Range Rover Sport, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 3.0 diesel. 1,668 of 11,236 tests failed, 15%.
Better than 50% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 31% | 522 |
| Brakes | 30% | 507 |
| Suspension | 27% | 445 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 19% | 314 |
| Lights and electrics | 13% | 215 |
| Visibility | 10% | 171 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Where it stands out against its peers
- Seat belts and airbags: failed more often than 97% of 2015 cars — 19% of its 1,668 failed tests, where an ordinary 2015 car has 1%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 31% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 30% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 27% of its failures
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Lights and electrics — 13% of its failures
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Seat belts and airbags — 19% of its failures
- Visibility — 10% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 14% of its inspections, against the 20% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 7% | 7% | 59 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 10% | 621 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 14% | 2,467 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 17% | 4,072 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 19% | 2,721 | |
| 100–120k miles | 17% | 20% | 946 | |
| 120–140k miles | 16% | 21% | 244 | |
| 140–160k miles | 14% | 20% | 77 |
11,207 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.0 diesel · 264 hp · 2430 kg · 2923 mm wheelbase · 8.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 3.0 diesel · 2303 kg · 2923 mm wheelbase · 9.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3.0 diesel · 2304 kg · 2923 mm wheelbase · 9.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3.0 diesel · 270 hp · 2246 kg · 2882 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 3.0 diesel · 255 hp · 2451 kg · 2923 mm wheelbase · 6.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 3.0 diesel · 255 hp · 2387 kg · 2923 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 3.0 diesel · 255 hp · 2405 kg · 2923 mm wheelbase · 7.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 3.0 diesel · 255 hp · 2409 kg · 2836 mm wheelbase · 8.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 3.0 diesel · 239 hp · 2635 kg · 2742 mm wheelbase · 8.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 3.0 diesel · 235 hp · 2630 kg · 2719 mm wheelbase · 9.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A11/0011/19
Certain vehicles fitted with 2.0L Diesel Engines may emit excessive levels of CO² and may not conform with the certified condition. CO2 and other greenhouse gases contribute to global warming pollution. A reduction in CO2 emissions contributes to the EU greenhouse gas reduction targets helping protect the environment.The product does not comply with the Regulation setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars and the Regulation on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0039/17
The front passenger airbag may fail to activate, increasing the risk of injury to front passenger seat occupants in the event of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0040/17
The front seatbelt pre-tensioner may fail to operate when required, increasing the risk of injury to front seat occupants in the event of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01050/22
The top cover of the trunk spoiler may get loose due to assembly issues and adhesive failures. This can lead to the spoiler detaching from the main body of the trunk spoiler and fall onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01258/22
The pretensioner tubes might have been damaged during assembly due to a manufacturing defect of certain front seat belt pretensioners This can result in reduced or complete loss of pretension in the event of a crash and could increase the risk of injury to the occupant. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01546/23
The beam setting of the Pixel headlights on the left side is too high. This can blind/dazzle other road users, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01547/23
The engines may become blocked, which can cause external oil leakage or oil transfer into the air intake system, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0193/19
Due to a faulty software, the directional indicators may fail to operate when the steering column mounted control stalks are used and the driver does not receive visual or audible warnings if this occurs. As a consequence, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recall of the product from end users
12 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.