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With 145,969 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 2023, with 86% adult occupant and 82% 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 £5,790 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £482/month or 72p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2023
MOT Pass Rate
70.8%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£482
est. annual total
New From
£76,000
Euro NCAP tested the Range Rover Sport in 2023 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
86%
Child Occupant
82%
Pedestrian
68%
Safety Assist
74%
There are 154 known DVSA recalls affecting the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
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
R/2025/436
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.
Build dates: 2025-08-19 to 2025-08-29
R/2025/436
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.
Build dates: 2025-08-26 to 2025-10-22
R/2025/436
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.
Build dates: 2025-08-19 to 2025-08-29
R/2025/302
The manufacturer identified that on a small number of vehicles the JLR N759 safety recall repair procedure had not been carried out correctly. The suspension knuckles had not been replaced in all cases where the repair instruction directed a replacement leaving the defect present on the vehicles.
Build dates: 2014-10-08 to 2015-03-26
+ 149 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 £5,790 per year, or £482 per month.
Fuel
£1,870
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£3,070
/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 | DIESEL | 32.1 mpg | 3.0L |
| 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 | PETROL | 20.3 mpg | 5.0L |
| RANGE ROVER SPORT 16MY | DIESEL | 40.9 mpg | 3.0L |
Starting from £76,000 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% | £57,000 | −£19,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £48,450 | −£27,550 |
| 3 years | 56% | £42,650 | −£33,350 |
| 4 years | 50% | £38,350 | −£37,650 |
| 5 years | 46% | £35,300 | −£40,700 |
| 6 years | 43% | £32,850 | −£43,150 |
| 7 years | 41% | £30,850 | −£45,150 |
| 8 years | 39% | £29,300 | −£46,700 |
| 9 years | 37% | £27,850 | −£48,150 |
| 10 years | 35% | £26,450 | −£49,550 |
There are currently 145,969 licensed and 15,675 SORN Range Rover Sports in the UK (161,644 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 2023. It scored 86% for adult occupant protection, 82% for child occupant protection, 68% for vulnerable road users, and 74% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Range Rover Sport are estimated at around £5,790 per year (£482/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 154 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 £76,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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