What reliability score does the Land Rover Range Rover Sport get?

2.8 out of 10, scored from the 8 faults we document for this model and how severe each one is.

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

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

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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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