Land Rover Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Land Rover Sport car check
Is the Land Rover Sport reliable? We analysed 4,498 real MOT tests across 380 vehicles to find out.
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The Land Rover Sport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, registration plate lamp not working and tyre has ply or cords exposed. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Land Rover Sport.
Land Rover Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Land Rover Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Land Rover Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Land Rover Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Land Rover Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Land Rover Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Land Rover Sport Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Land Rover Sport models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Land Rover Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Land Rover Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Land Rover Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Land Rover Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 127 | 83.5% | 44,526 | 58,086 | 77,908 |
| 2014 | 1,827 | 85.1% | 43,159 | 62,686 | 86,202 |
| 2012 | 185 | 78.9% | 45,426 | 66,127 | 85,103 |
| 2011 | 233 | 79.0% | 53,606 | 78,823 | 101,167 |
| 2010 | 290 | 79.3% | 58,811 | 88,127 | 121,298 |
| 2009 | 209 | 80.9% | 52,575 | 77,260 | 97,488 |
| 2008 | 387 | 77.3% | 65,362 | 94,349 | 120,872 |
| 2007 | 648 | 78.1% | 62,920 | 93,182 | 119,576 |
| 2006 | 343 | 79.0% | 60,509 | 90,238 | 128,463 |
| 2005 | 99 | 74.7% | 74,845 | 97,269 | 120,747 |
How Long Does a Land Rover Sport Last?
Based on 380 Land Rover Sport vehicles on UK roads.
Land Rover Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Land Rover Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Land Rover Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.1% MOT pass rate from 1,827 tests
74.7% MOT pass rate from 99 tests
The best year to buy a used Land Rover Sport is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.1% across 1,827 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.7% — 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 Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Sport THIS CAR | 81.2% | 4,498 | 75,164 mi | 21 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 |
| Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE | 69.2% | 1,888 | 112,675 mi | 31 yrs |
Compared to the Land Rover Discovery (72.7% pass rate) and the Land Rover Freelander (74.7% pass rate), the Land Rover Sport outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Land Rover Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.2% across 4,498 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Land Rover Sport are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (34 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (32), and tyre has ply or cords exposed (28). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Land Rover Sport with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Land Rover Sport owner drives around 6,884 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Land Rover Sport models stay on UK roads for around 21 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.