What the known faults on this Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2005–2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £3,270–£11,950 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Rapid coolant loss and overheating on 5.0 V8 models due to the plastic crossover pipes splitting or water pump failure.
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'.
3.0 TDV6 crankshaft and timing chain wear on higher-mileage cars
Inspect · Listen for rattle on a cold start and check oil-change intervals
Transfer box and driveshaft wear causing vibration
Inspect · Feel for vibration at motorway speed and clunks on take-up
Module and infotainment faults, warning-light cascades
Inspect · Run a full diagnostic scan for stored faults across modules
Air suspension springs and compressor failing, car sitting low overnight
Inspect · Leave overnight and check the car has not dropped at any corner
Hydraulic fluid leaking from corroded pipes, causing a red suspension warning and heavy knocking during cornering.
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.
Restricted performance warning, accompanied by a loud hissing noise under load and poor acceleration due to split plastic inlet manifolds on V6 diesels.
Inspect · Open the bonnet, have a colleague rev the engine sharply to 3,000 rpm, and listen for a high-pitched hiss. Look for black, oily soot around the plastic cam covers.
Large discs and pads worn on heavy cars
Inspect · Measure disc lip and check pad thickness
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.