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Is the 2005–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

2.8/ 10
Buy with caution

On our documented-fault scoring the Land Rover Range Rover Sport rates 2.8 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 5 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around suspension, engine and electrical. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
5
Medium
3
Low
0

Weak points cluster around suspension, engine, electrical, transmission.

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The faults that decide it

SuspensionHigh

Air suspension springs and compressor failing, car sitting low overnight

Typically appears
70,000+ miles
What to inspect
Leave overnight and check the car has not dropped at any corner
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
EngineHigh

3.0 TDV6 crankshaft and timing chain wear on higher-mileage cars

Typically appears
100,000+ miles
What to inspect
Listen for rattle on a cold start and check oil-change intervals
Typical repair
Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400
ElectricalHigh

Module and infotainment faults, warning-light cascades

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Run a full diagnostic scan for stored faults across modules
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
Hydraulics / Dynamic ResponseHigh

Hydraulic fluid leaking from corroded pipes, causing a red suspension warning and heavy knocking during cornering.

Typically appears
70,000-100,000 miles
What to inspect
Kneel by the driver's side front door and look under the sill for dripping hydraulic fluid. Check the ACE fluid reservoir under the bonnet for a low level.
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
Engine CoolingHigh

Rapid coolant loss and overheating on 5.0 V8 models due to the plastic crossover pipes splitting or water pump failure.

Typically appears
50,000-80,000 miles
What to inspect
Shine a torch beneath the front of the supercharger and behind the water pump pulley. Look for pooled pink coolant or dried white crusty residue in the engine 'V'.
Typical repair
Head gasket / cooling system repair · £900–£2,600

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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