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With 147,054 currently licensed in the UK, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Range Rover Sport 5 stars in 2022, with 85% adult occupant and 85% child protection scores.
It has a 70.8% first-time MOT pass rate — below the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, oil leaks.
Annual running costs are estimated at £6,084 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £507/month or 82p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
70.8%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£507
est. annual total
New From
£78,770
Euro NCAP tested the Range Rover Sport in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
85%
Child Occupant
85%
Pedestrian
85%
Safety Assist
82%
There are 158 known DVSA recalls affecting the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/078
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.
Build dates: 2023-01-26 to 2025-01-05
R/2026/078
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.
Build dates: 2023-05-07 to 2025-04-30
R/2025/491
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.
Build dates: 2018-07-24 to 2018-09-11
R/2025/491
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.
Build dates: 2018-07-20 to 2018-11-17
R/2025/252
On 2021 – 2024 and certain 2020 and 2025 Model Year Range Rover Evoque vehicles during a passenger airbag deployment the airbag may tear as a result of improper folding of the airbag during the airbag assembly process.
Build dates: 2019-09-06 to 2024-12-09
+ 153 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the Range Rover Sport has a first-time pass rate of 70.8% — below the UK national average of 72%.
This is slightly below average, which may mean the Range Rover Sport needs more careful attention at MOT time. Checking a specific vehicle's MOT history can reveal whether it has a clean record.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Land Rover Range Rover Sport are estimated at around £6,084 per year, or £507 per month.
Fuel
£2,052
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£3,182
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Range Rover Sport achieves a combined fuel economy of around 28.2 mpg (21.6 mpg urban, 34.4 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANGE ROVER SPORT | DIESEL | 28.2 mpg | 2.7L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT | PETROL | 27.4 mpg | 3.0L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT | DIESEL | 25.4 mpg | 3.6L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT | PETROL | 15.9 mpg | 4.2L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT | PETROL | 14.9 mpg | 4.4L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT 16MY | DIESEL | 40.9 mpg | 3.0L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT 16MY | DIESEL/ELECTRIC | 45.6 mpg | 3.0L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT 16MY | PETROL | 26.9 mpg | 3.0L |
Starting from £78,770 new, a Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £59,100 | −£19,670 |
| 2 years | 64% | £50,200 | −£28,570 |
| 3 years | 56% | £44,200 | −£34,570 |
| 4 years | 50% | £39,750 | −£39,020 |
| 5 years | 46% | £36,600 | −£42,170 |
| 6 years | 43% | £34,050 | −£44,720 |
| 7 years | 41% | £32,000 | −£46,770 |
| 8 years | 39% | £30,400 | −£48,370 |
| 9 years | 37% | £28,850 | −£49,920 |
| 10 years | 35% | £27,400 | −£51,370 |
There are currently 147,054 licensed and 16,237 SORN Range Rover Sports in the UK (163,291 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Range Rover Sport has a 70.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — below the UK national average of 72%. Some models may need more attention at MOT time.
Euro NCAP awarded the Range Rover Sport 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 85% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant protection, 85% for vulnerable road users, and 82% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Range Rover Sport are estimated at around £6,084 per year (£507/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 158 known safety recalls affecting the Range Rover Sport. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Range Rover Sport starts from around £78,770. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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