Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Buying guide, MOT record, UK numbers and recalls
150,052 Land Rover Range Rover Sports are licensed in the UK. In 2025 they passed 80.8% of initial MOT tests, 8.5 points above the 72.3% UK average.
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport at the MOT
80.8% of 125,285 initial tests passed in 2025, ranking the Range Rover Sport 185th of 575 models. Land Rover Range Rover Sports aged 3 to 5 years passed 88.7% of MOT tests in 2025; for examples aged 11 years and over that fell to 73.3%.
First-time pass rate, 2025
Share of initial tests passed, retests excluded.
Pass rate by age at test
Land Rover Range Rover Sport tests in 2025.
Where Range Rover Sports fail
Share of all failure items recorded on Land Rover Range Rover Sport tests in 2025.
The items testers recorded most often were pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn (6%), condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.8%) and ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.4%).
The MOT page lists every common Range Rover Sport MOT failure. For one car's own results and advisories, run a free MOT history check.
What to look at on a viewing
The Range Rover Sport's most common failure areas, and what a tester checks in each.
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Brakes
Make sure the pedal feels firm, the car stops in a straight line, the handbrake holds on a slope and no brake warning light is showing.20.4% of Range Rover Sport failure items
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Suspension
Listen for knocks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for leaking shock absorbers and split rubber gaiters.18.3% of Range Rover Sport failure items
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Tyres
Check tread depth across the full width of every tyre (the legal minimum is 1.6mm), and look for cuts, bulges and uneven wear.17.7% of Range Rover Sport failure items
Land Rover Range Rover Sports in the UK
150,052 were licensed at the end of June 2026, the 3rd most of any Land Rover. The number licensed has grown 103% since the end of 2014.
- Change since 2014
- +103%from 74,082 licensed
- Typical year of first use
- 2018half of those licensed at the end of 2025 were first used in 2018 or earlier
- First registered in 2025
- 12,670against 13,005 in 2018
- Declared off the road
- 17,51710% of those registered, under SORN
Licensed Land Rover Range Rover Sports since 2014
Licensed at each year end and in the latest quarter.
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| Date | Licensed |
|---|---|
| End of 2014 | 74,082 |
| End of 2015 | 84,662 |
| End of 2016 | 95,795 |
| End of 2017 | 105,204 |
| End of 2018 | 114,825 |
| End of 2019 | 123,657 |
| End of 2020 | 128,827 |
| End of 2021 | 134,418 |
| End of 2022 | 135,651 |
| End of 2023 | 137,847 |
| End of 2024 | 141,628 |
| End of 2025 | 147,053 |
| End of June 2026 | 150,052 |
How old they are
Licensed Land Rover Range Rover Sports by year of first use.
- Licensed at the end of 2025
- First registered that year
A further 2,263 were first used before 2006.
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| First used | Licensed, end 2025 | First registered that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12,401 | 12,670 |
| 2024 | 10,765 | 11,424 |
| 2023 | 9,917 | 10,901 |
| 2022 | 6,017 | 7,009 |
| 2021 | 7,798 | 9,657 |
| 2020 | 7,201 | 9,105 |
| 2019 | 10,265 | 12,948 |
| 2018 | 9,830 | 13,005 |
| 2017 | 9,684 | 11,656 |
| 2016 | 10,036 | 12,563 |
| 2015 | 9,935 | 12,912 |
| 2014 | 8,053 | |
| 2013 | 5,621 | |
| 2012 | 5,074 | |
| 2011 | 4,380 | |
| 2010 | 4,325 | |
| 2009 | 3,209 | |
| 2008 | 2,949 | |
| 2007 | 3,398 | |
| 2006 | 3,477 |
9,935 Range Rover Sports first used in 2015 were still licensed at the end of 2025, roughly 77% of the 12,912 first registered that year.
Range Rover Sport engines and fuel
3.0 litre engines made up 66% of Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests in 2025, followed by 2.7 litre at 9.5%. Diesel accounts for 71% of licensed Range Rover Sports and plug-in hybrid for 19%.
Engine size at MOT, 2025
Share of 125,259 initial MOT tests in 2025.
Fuel type, licensed Range Rover Sports
DfT licensing statistics, June 2026.
| Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 15,637 | 10% |
| Diesel | 105,914 | 71% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 28,145 | 19% |
| Hybrid electric | 308 | 0.2% |
| Gas | 48 | <0.1% |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport recalls
51 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The 8 most recent are below. Each covers vehicles built in a set period, so a recall does not mean every Range Rover Sport is affected.
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Jun 2026 R/2026/241
AJ20-D6 Idler Pulley Clash
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- A concern has been identified on certain AJ20-D6 engines where the Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) belt idler pulley may over-rotate following a high torsion input and lead to a clash with and damage to the oil pressure and temperature sensor. A damaged oil pressure and temperature sensor can lead to an oil leak from the engine which can result in a slip hazard for following road users particularly two-wheeled vehicles.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will have the Front-End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) idler pulley replaced.
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May 2026 R/2026/198
Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar Audio Amplifier Water Damage
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- A concern has been identified on certain 2026 model year Range Rover Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar vehicles where the audio amplifiers may have been subject to water damage and may not provide any audio output including no seat belt reminder audible warnings to the driver. A seat belt reminder audible warning chime that does not alert of an unlatched seat belt can increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have the audio amplifier replaced.
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May 2026 R/2026/079
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Panoramic Roof Side Finisher Loose
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The manufacturer has identified a concern on certain Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles where the adhesion process used to re-attach the panoramic roof side finishers during vehicle quality rework operations in the assembly plant may not have been sufficient. An inadequately adhered panoramic roof side finisher could over time come partially or completely loose. This could result in distraction to the driver or other road users or in the event of complete detachment harm to other road users particularly pedestrians or two-wheeled vehicles and increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will have the panoramic roof side finisher removed and securely attached.
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Apr 2026 R/2026/078
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid Battery Capacity
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The manufacturer has identified a concern on certain Range Rover and Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid vehicles where due to inadequate penetration of welding between the cells the battery's capacity and therefore the vehicle's electric range may be depleted below the design intent condition. A below-specification electric range will not meet the as-certified value for the vehicle and is therefore non-compliant to emissions legislation.
- Remedy
- Vehicles will have the hybrid battery/modules replaced.
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Feb 2026 R/2025/491
Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Samsung PHEV Battery Cell Degradation
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- A concern has been identified on certain Range Rover & Range Rover Sport PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) vehicles containing high-voltage batteries with cells manufactured between 11th and 12th April 2018. Cathode damage introduced during the cell folding process can lead to high time-in-service cell degradation.
- Remedy
- Data will be extracted from vehicles then the high voltage traction battery pack will be replaced.
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Oct 2025 R/2025/436
Gear Shift Module Moisture Ingress
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- On Affected vehicles it is possible that moisture has entered the Gear Shift Module (GSM) during the assembly process. Under certain conditions there is a risk that this moisture could result in non-illumination of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicating the selected gear. Non-illumination of the LED gear indicator adjacent to the shifter would not conform to regulated requirements for automatic transmission control position indicator illumination.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have the Gear Shift Module replaced.
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Jun 2025 R/2024/326
Discovery (L319) and Range Rover Sport (L320) Tow Ball Detachment
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- The manufacturer has determined that in affected vehicles the instructions provided on the method of use of detachable tow balls does not adequately warn of a non-obvious risk which could lead to a failure of the tow ball mechanism causing in-use detachment of the tow ball and trailer detachment.
- Remedy
- Customers will be provided with an additional retaining bracket to fit to the vehicle when using the detachable tow ball together with full installation instructions.
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May 2025 R/2025/149
Security Guidance
Defect and remedy
- Defect
- Jaguar Land Rover in conjunction with law enforcement and insurance bodies is aware of the increase in thefts of vehicles in specific geographical locations within the United Kingdom. there is no fault with Jaguar Land Rover's security systems and they continue to meet stringent automotive legislation. Jaguar Land Rover is offering owners guidance on how to maximise vehicle security and protect against theft.
- Remedy
- Vehicle registered keepers will be sent a security guidance letter only - there is no repair action.
Other Land Rover models
The most-tested Land Rover models in 2025, against the Range Rover Sport's 80.8% MOT pass rate.
- Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
- Land Rover Discovery
- Land Rover Defender
- Land Rover Discovery Sport
- Land Rover Freelander
- Land Rover Range Rover
Land Rover Range Rover Sport FAQs
How many Land Rover Range Rover Sports are there in the UK?
150,052 Land Rover Range Rover Sports were licensed in the UK at the end of June 2026, with a further 17,517 declared off the road (SORN), according to DfT vehicle licensing statistics.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?
MOT data does not measure reliability. It records whether a car met the roadworthiness standard on the day of its test. What it does show is an 80.8% first-time pass rate for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport across 125,285 tests in 2025, above the 72.3% average for all cars.
Has the Land Rover Range Rover Sport had any recalls?
51 DVSA safety recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026 name the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The most recent was published in June 2026. A recall applies to vehicles built in a set period, so check a specific car on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker.
What should I check before buying a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
On the car itself, start with the areas it most often fails on: brakes, suspension and tyres. Then check the individual car's own records. Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and police stolen markers are not part of the MOT record, so they take a history check.
How do I check a Land Rover Range Rover Sport's history?
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Across the 1,548 vehicles of every make Carpeep has checked since November 2025, 19% had outstanding finance recorded and 13% an insurance write-off. More on the Land Rover history check. To confirm a car's identity, see the Land Rover VIN check.
- Outstanding finance
- Write-off records
- Stolen markers
- Mileage history
- Previous keepers
MOT figures are aggregated from the DVSA MOT Anonymised data set for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, retests excluded), which also gives the engine sizes. Licensed, SORN, fuel and registration figures are from the Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0120, VEH0124, VEH0160). Recalls are from the DVSA vehicle recalls data, with recalls launched up to October 2026. Government data is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. MOT results describe roadworthiness at test, not mechanical reliability. History-check findings are anonymous counts from reports bought on Carpeep, each vehicle counted once, and are published only where at least 100 vehicles returned an answer.