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Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A reliable? We analysed 364 real MOT tests across 290 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 364 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
28,098mi
Annual Mileage
mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A.

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Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

94%
2023
91.1%
2022

Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall damaged cords visible. 285x40x23 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 134 94.0% 17,940 26,110 36,898
2022 225 91.1% 22,383 29,006 39,251

How Long Does a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A Last?

Based on 290 Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.3 years
Median
2.0 years

Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
28,098 mi
75th Percentile
38,046 mi
95th Percentile
66,660 mi
Max Recorded
198,283 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

94.0% MOT pass rate from 134 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.1% MOT pass rate from 225 tests

The best year to buy a used Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 134 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A THIS CAR 92.3% 364 28,098 mi — yrs
Land Rover Discovery 72.7% 4,388,972 108,947 mi 36 yrs
Land Rover Freelander 74.7% 4,326,495 85,110 mi 28 yrs
Land Rover Defender 72.3% 2,960,045 94,788 mi 43 yrs
Volvo V90 C-country + B5 MHEV AWD A 88.4% 173 32,303 mi — yrs

Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A?

The Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 364 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A reliable?
Based on 364 MOT tests, the Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A do per year?
Mileage data is not yet available for this model.
How long does a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Land Rover R-rover Sport Frst ED D MHEV A is 2023 with a 94.0% pass rate across 134 tests.