At a Glance
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 27 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the L320 (2005-2013) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.2M MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Land Rover Range Rover Sport common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Land Rover Range Rover Sport generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT Failures
Every reason Land Rover Range Rover Sport vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre condition | 15.95% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 10.54% |
| 3 | Brake pads or linings worn | 7.68% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.19% |
| 5 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 6.15% |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 4.89% |
| 7 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 4.40% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | 4.23% |
| 9 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 3.53% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.07% |
| 11 | Position lamp not working | 3.00% |
| 12 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.54% |
| 13 | Driveshaft fault | 2.13% |
| 14 | Headlamp fault | 1.65% |
| 15 | Brake performance below minimum | 1.53% |
| 16 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.50% |
| 17 | Wheel bearing worn | 1.45% |
| 18 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.35% |
| 19 | Front suspension fault | 1.18% |
| 20 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.15% |
| 21 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 1.10% |
| 22 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 1.07% |
| 23 | Airbag warning light on | 1.04% |
| 24 | Seat belt condition | 0.74% |
| 25 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.69% |
| 26 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.68% |
| 27 | Indicator fault | 0.66% |
| 28 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.59% |
| 29 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.54% |
| 30 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.46% |
| 31 | Track rod end worn | 0.46% |
| 32 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.34% |
| 33 | Rear lamp not working | 0.30% |
| 34 | Brake pedal fault | 0.30% |
| 35 | Fog lamp not working | 0.29% |
| 36 | Exhaust system fault | 0.29% |
| 37 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.28% |
| 38 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.26% |
| 39 | Steering rack fault | 0.25% |
| 40 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.24% |
| 41 | Horn not working | 0.19% |
| 42 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.18% |
| 43 | Brake caliper fault | 0.17% |
| 44 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.16% |
| 45 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.16% |
| 46 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.15% |
| 47 | ABS fault | 0.15% |
| 48 | Chassis condition | 0.15% |
| 49 | Propshaft fault | 0.15% |
| 50 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.13% |
| 51 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.12% |
| 52 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.10% |
| 53 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.10% |
| 54 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.10% |
| 55 | Brake fluid leak | 0.09% |
| 56 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.09% |
| 57 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.09% |
| 58 | Engine oil leak | 0.09% |
| 59 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.08% |
| 60 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.08% |
| 61 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 62 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 63 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.07% |
| 64 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.07% |
| 65 | Rear suspension fault | 0.07% |
| 66 | Driver seat fault | 0.06% |
| 67 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.05% |
| 68 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.05% |
| 69 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 70 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.05% |
| 71 | Front passenger door fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | Exhaust leak | 0.05% |
| 73 | Universal joint worn | 0.04% |
| 74 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | 0.04% |
| 75 | Suspension unit fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.04% |
| 77 | Steering operation fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Suspension air bellows damaged | 0.04% |
| 79 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 81 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.03% |
| 82 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 83 | Transmission oil leak | 0.03% |
| 84 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.03% |
| 86 | Steering free play excessive | 0.03% |
| 87 | Parking brake condition | 0.02% |
| 88 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 89 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 90 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.02% |
| 91 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Spare wheel fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Steering column fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 97 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.01% |
| 100 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 101 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.01% |
| 103 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 104 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 105 | Electrical switch fault | 0.01% |
| 106 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 108 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.01% |
| 109 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Additional braking device fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 117 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 119 | Steering lock fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 121 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 126 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 128 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 132 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 133 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 137 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Brake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 141 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 142 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Coil spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 150 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 153 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 157 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 158 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 159 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 163 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 164 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 167 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 170 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 171 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 172 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 173 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 174 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 177 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 178 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 181 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 182 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 183 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 183 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Land Rover Range Rover Sport problems?
Based on analysis of 1.2M Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 27 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Airbag warning light on". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport generation has the most problems?
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport L320 (2005-2013) (2005–2013) has the highest number of identified common problems (29). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Land Rover Range Rover Sport owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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